Mobility Assistance in Lawrenceburg, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lawrenceburg, TN: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Lawrence County)

267

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lawrenceburg)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Lawrence County)

About 792 Lawrenceburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 28% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lawrenceburg that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare Of Columbia and Quality First Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lawrenceburg compared with Lawrence County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lawrenceburg	Lawrence County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	10%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,917	$39,655	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrenceburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pulaski, TN	17 mi	1,711	26%
Mount Pleasant, TN	22 mi	871	32%
Hohenwald, TN	24 mi	822	32%
Columbia, TN	31 mi	7,063	24%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	33 mi	787	21%
Lewisburg, TN	34 mi	2,317	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Deaconess Homecare	Savannah, TN	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(731) 925-6626
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455

Emergency hospitals near Lawrenceburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	Lawrenceburg, TN	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(931) 762-6571
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski	Pulaski, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	(931) 363-7531

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrenceburg. 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 Lawrenceburg

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lawrenceburg?

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg, TN