Mobility Assistance in Maynardville, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Maynardville, TN: the local picture

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Union County)

37

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

19 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Powell)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Union County)

About 90 Maynardville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 25% in Union County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Maynardville compared with Union County and Tennessee

Census figure	Maynardville	Union County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	2.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,321	$42,315	—

Older residents in towns around Maynardville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Blaine, TN	9.4 mi	483	30%
Mascot, TN	13 mi	666	33%
Halls, TN	13 mi	2,785	18%
Strawberry Plains, TN	15 mi	466	12%
New Tazewell, TN	17 mi	438	28%
Powell, TN	19 mi	2,329	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Knoxville, TN	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 584-3133
Amedisys Home Health Of Tennessee	Tazewell, TN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 626-2405
Nhc Homecare Knoxville	Knoxville, TN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(865) 539-0242
Amedisys Home Health Care	Morristown, TN	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 586-0106
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Amedisys Home Health Care	Knoxville, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 584-2510

Emergency hospitals near Maynardville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center	Powell, TN	19 mi	3 of 5	(865) 545-8000
Lafollette Medical Center	La Follette, TN	20 mi	3 of 5	(423) 907-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Maynardville. 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 Maynardville

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 43% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Maynardville 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 Maynardville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Maynardville?

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 43% of the $3,110 monthly median income of Maynardville 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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