Mobility Assistance in Portland, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Portland, TN: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Sumner County)

149

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklin)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

About 412 Portland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Sumner County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Portland that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Adoration Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Portland compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Portland	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,705	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklin, KY	8.5 mi	1,687	25%
White House, TN	12 mi	1,876	28%
Gallatin, TN	15 mi	8,031	19%
Westmoreland, TN	16 mi	463	25%
Shackle Island, TN	16 mi	573	19%
Millersville, TN	17 mi	1,089	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Springfield	Springfield, TN	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 384-0687
Beacon Home Health	Goodlettsville, TN	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 736-3700

Emergency hospitals near Portland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Medical Center At Franklin	Franklin, KY	9.1 mi	not rated	(270) 598-4800
Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma	Gallatin, TN	15 mi	3 of 5	(615) 328-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Portland?

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland, TN