Mobility Assistance in Smithville, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smithville, TN: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in DeKalb County)

165

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Smithville)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in DeKalb County)

About 202 Smithville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in DeKalb County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Smithville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Adoration Home Health Nashville South; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smithville compared with DeKalb County and Tennessee

Census figure	Smithville	DeKalb County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	23%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.1%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	42%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,463	$37,211	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodbury, TN	17 mi	311	35%
McMinnville, TN	19 mi	2,373	26%
Sparta, TN	20 mi	1,332	31%
Cookeville, TN	22 mi	4,960	27%
Algood, TN	27 mi	784	31%
Lebanon, TN	34 mi	7,242	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 835-4445
Nhc Homecare Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Adoration Home Health Mcminnville	Mcminnville, TN	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(931) 473-9556

Emergency hospitals near Smithville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dekalb Community Hospital	Smithville, TN	2.2 mi	not rated	(615) 215-5000
Stones River Hospital	Woodbury, TN	16 mi	not rated	(615) 563-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville. 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 Smithville

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 75% of the $1,789 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smithville?

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 75% of the $1,789 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville, TN