Mobility Assistance in Parsons, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Parsons, TN: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Decatur County)

73

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lexington)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Decatur County)

About 100 Parsons residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Decatur County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Parsons that list physical therapy include Hmc Home Health, LLC and Deaconess Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Parsons compared with Decatur County and Tennessee

Census figure	Parsons	Decatur County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	23%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,212	$33,194	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lexington, TN	14 mi	1,390	17%
Clifton, TN	20 mi	321	45%
Camden, TN	29 mi	775	33%
Huntingdon, TN	30 mi	777	29%
Savannah, TN	30 mi	1,398	23%
Hohenwald, TN	33 mi	822	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hmc Home Health, LLC	Savannah, TN	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(731) 925-0276
Deaconess Homecare	Savannah, TN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(731) 925-6626
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Adoration Home Health Brownsville	Brownsville, TN	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(731) 772-9474
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658

Emergency hospitals near Parsons

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Henderson County Community Hospital	Lexington, TN	15 mi	not rated	(731) 968-1801
West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital	Camden, TN	28 mi	not rated	(731) 593-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Parsons?

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons, TN