Mobility Assistance in Pulaski, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pulaski, TN: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Giles County)

122

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pulaski)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Giles County)

About 406 Pulaski residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Giles County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pulaski that list physical therapy include Nhc Homecare Of Columbia and Quality First Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pulaski compared with Giles County and Tennessee

Census figure	Pulaski	Giles County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,977	$47,979	—

Older residents in towns around Pulaski

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lawrenceburg, TN	17 mi	2,410	36%
Lewisburg, TN	22 mi	2,317	27%
Mount Pleasant, TN	26 mi	871	32%
Park City, TN	27 mi	500	29%
Fayetteville, TN	27 mi	1,433	27%
Harvest, AL	28 mi	957	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Beacon Home Health	Smyrna, TN	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(615) 890-6455
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
All Heart Home Care	Nashville, TN	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 361-4859

Emergency hospitals near Pulaski

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski	Pulaski, TN	1.2 mi	3 of 5	(931) 363-7531
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence	Lawrenceburg, TN	18 mi	3 of 5	(931) 762-6571

Straight-line miles from the center of Pulaski. 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 Pulaski

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 33% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Pulaski 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 Pulaski: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pulaski?

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 33% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Pulaski 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 Pulaski, TN