Mobility Assistance in South Pittsburg, TN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Pittsburg, TN: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Marion County)

57

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

24 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chattanooga)

53%

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

About 232 South Pittsburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 25% in Marion County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Pittsburg that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Pittsburg compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figure	South Pittsburg	Marion County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,691	$47,928	—

Older residents in towns around South Pittsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jasper, TN	6.8 mi	502	45%
Sewanee, TN	17 mi	375	0.0%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	22 mi	804	26%
Signal Mountain, TN	23 mi	2,181	11%
Rossville, GA	24 mi	784	25%
Decherd, TN	25 mi	324	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 892-1122
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 472-3069
Nhc Homecare Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(423) 877-1716
Commonspirit Health At Home - Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 495-8550
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care East TN	Cleveland, TN	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 337-3833
Enhabit Home Health	Winchester, TN	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 967-0633

Emergency hospitals near South Pittsburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Erlanger Medical Center	Chattanooga, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	(423) 778-7000
Parkridge Medical Center	Chattanooga, TN	25 mi	4 of 5	(423) 894-4220

Straight-line miles from the center of South Pittsburg. 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 South Pittsburg

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Pittsburg?

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg, TN