Mobility Assistance in Lakeland, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lakeland, TN: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Shelby County)

250

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bartlett)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

About 333 Lakeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 23% in Shelby County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lakeland that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare Somerville and Still Waters Home Health Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lakeland compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lakeland	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	8.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,803	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Arlington, TN	3.7 mi	1,414	23%
Bartlett, TN	5.7 mi	10,412	25%
Oakland, TN	11 mi	1,720	15%
Millington, TN	11 mi	1,927	32%
Atoka, TN	12 mi	1,272	26%
Germantown, TN	13 mi	9,854	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Somerville	Arlington, TN	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(901) 465-4101
Still Waters Home Health Agency	Cordova, TN	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 794-7988
Accentcare Home Health Of West Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(901) 203-8202
Homechoice Health Services	Memphis, TN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 380-4404
Beacon Home Health	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 388-3335
Adoration Home Health Care West Tennessee	Cordova, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 266-5100

Emergency hospitals near Lakeland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center	Bartlett, TN	6.0 mi	1 of 5	(901) 820-7050
Baptist Memorial Hospital	Memphis, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	(901) 226-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

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 25% of the $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 Lakeland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lakeland?

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 25% of the $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 Lakeland, TN