Mobility Assistance in Oneida, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oneida, TN: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Scott County)

82

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oneida)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Scott County)

About 210 Oneida residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 27% in Scott County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Oneida compared with Scott County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oneida	Scott County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	27%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.5%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	51%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,938	$33,817	—

Older residents in towns around Oneida

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksboro, TN	22 mi	419	30%
La Follette, TN	24 mi	1,447	36%
Williamsburg, KY	25 mi	705	30%
Monticello, KY	29 mi	993	39%
Coalfield, TN	34 mi	483	39%
Oliver Springs, TN	34 mi	793	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Livingston, TN	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 572-5191
Covenant Homecare	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 374-0600
Quality Home Health	Jamestown, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 879-9928
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Knoxville, TN	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(865) 544-6200
Elk Valley Health Services, LLC	Nashville, TN	123 mi	not rated	nursing	(615) 360-1116

Emergency hospitals near Oneida

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Big South Fork Medical Center	Oneida, TN	1.3 mi	not rated	(423) 286-5300
Lafollette Medical Center	La Follette, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	(423) 907-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Oneida. 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 Oneida

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oneida?

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida, TN