Mobility Assistance in Lebanon, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lebanon, TN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wilson County)

994

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lebanon)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wilson County)

About 1,452 Lebanon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Wilson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lebanon that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lebanon compared with Wilson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lebanon	Wilson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.5%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	2.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,430	$62,053	—

Older residents in towns around Lebanon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Juliet, TN	9.2 mi	5,547	16%
Green Hill, TN	13 mi	1,400	12%
Gallatin, TN	14 mi	8,031	19%
Hendersonville, TN	16 mi	10,859	17%
Hartsville, TN	17 mi	1,475	23%
La Vergne, TN	17 mi	3,163	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	2.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445

Emergency hospitals near Lebanon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital	Lebanon, TN	2.5 mi	5 of 5	(615) 444-2250
Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma	Gallatin, TN	14 mi	3 of 5	(615) 328-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon

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 30% of the $4,453 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lebanon?

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 30% of the $4,453 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon, TN