Mobility Assistance in Manchester, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Manchester, TN: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Coffee County)

116

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Manchester)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coffee County)

About 490 Manchester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Coffee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Manchester compared with Coffee County and Tennessee

Census figure	Manchester	Coffee County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	23%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,746	$43,065	—

Older residents in towns around Manchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tullahoma, TN	10 mi	4,040	22%
Estill Springs, TN	15 mi	479	11%
Decherd, TN	17 mi	324	18%
Winchester, TN	19 mi	2,358	26%
Lynchburg, TN	20 mi	1,477	18%
Sewanee, TN	20 mi	375	0.0%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Care	Winchester, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(931) 962-4663
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Adoration Home Health Mcminnville	Mcminnville, TN	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(931) 473-9556
All Heart Home Care	Nashville, TN	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 361-4859

Emergency hospitals near Manchester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Unity Medical Center	Manchester, TN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(931) 728-6354
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(931) 393-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Manchester. 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 Manchester

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 38% of the $3,479 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Manchester?

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 38% of the $3,479 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester, TN