Mobility Assistance in Livingston, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Livingston, TN: the local picture

10%

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

71

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Livingston)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Overton County)

About 60 Livingston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 28% in Overton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Livingston that list physical therapy include Adoration Home Health Nashville South and Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Livingston compared with Overton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Livingston	Overton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	9.2%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	43%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	3.4%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,217	$35,049	—

Older residents in towns around Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Algood, TN	15 mi	784	31%
Monterey, TN	17 mi	407	27%
Cookeville, TN	20 mi	4,960	27%
Tompkinsville, KY	30 mi	455	50%
Sparta, TN	32 mi	1,332	31%
Crossville, TN	34 mi	2,425	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Amedisys Home Health	Livingston, TN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 572-5191
Cookeville Regional Home Health	Cookeville, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 528-5578
Centerwell Home Health	Cookeville, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 646-4806
Quality Home Health	Jamestown, TN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 879-9928

Emergency hospitals near Livingston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Livingston Regional Hospital	Livingston, TN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	(931) 823-5611
Cookeville Regional Medical Center	Cookeville, TN	17 mi	2 of 5	(931) 783-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Livingston. 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 Livingston

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 76% of the $1,768 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Livingston?

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 76% of the $1,768 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston, TN