Mobility Assistance in McKenzie, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in McKenzie, TN: the local picture

40%

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

188

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntingdon)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Carroll County)

About 392 McKenzie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 28% in Carroll County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving McKenzie that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare Milan and Adoration Home Health Martin; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

McKenzie compared with Carroll County and Tennessee

Census figure	McKenzie	Carroll County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	28%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	10%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	44%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,625	$37,040	—

Older residents in towns around McKenzie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huntingdon, TN	10 mi	777	29%
Dresden, TN	15 mi	852	44%
Paris, TN	15 mi	2,271	29%
Milan, TN	21 mi	1,454	20%
Camden, TN	23 mi	775	33%
Martin, TN	24 mi	1,189	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Baptist Memorial Home Care	Huntingdon, TN	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 986-3220

Emergency hospitals near McKenzie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County	Huntingdon, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	(731) 986-4461
West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital	Paris, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	(731) 642-1220

Straight-line miles from the center of McKenzie. 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 McKenzie

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 49% of the $2,719 monthly median income of McKenzie 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 McKenzie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in McKenzie?

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 49% of the $2,719 monthly median income of McKenzie 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 McKenzie, TN