Mobility Assistance in Johnson City, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Johnson City, TN: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Washington County)

1,501

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Johnson City)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Washington County)

About 2,456 Johnson City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,501 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Johnson City that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health and Ballad Health Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Johnson City compared with Washington County and Tennessee

Census figure	Johnson City	Washington County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	7.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,761	$51,119	—

Older residents in towns around Johnson City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jonesborough, TN	6.2 mi	1,309	20%
Oak Grove, TN	6.4 mi	1,100	14%
Elizabethton, TN	8.0 mi	2,950	29%
Spurgeon, TN	8.4 mi	755	20%
Unicoi, TN	8.8 mi	844	30%
Colonial Heights, TN	12 mi	703	33%

Home health agencies serving Johnson City (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Greeneville, TN	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 636-0700
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson City	Johnson City, TN	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Amedisys Home Health Care	Elizabethton, TN	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 547-2310
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000

Emergency hospitals near Johnson City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Johnson City Medical Center	Johnson City, TN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	(423) 431-6111
Mountain Home Va Medical Center	Mountain Home, TN	2.2 mi	5 of 5	(423) 926-1171

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Johnson City

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Johnson City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Johnson City?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Johnson City, TN