Mobility Assistance in Sparta, TN: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sparta, TN: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in White County)

82

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sparta)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in White County)

About 379 Sparta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 29% in White County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Sparta compared with White County and Tennessee

Census figure	Sparta	White County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	29%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	45%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,106	$41,427	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cookeville, TN	15 mi	4,960	27%
Algood, TN	18 mi	784	31%
Monterey, TN	19 mi	407	27%
Smithville, TN	20 mi	859	26%
Lake Tansi, TN	23 mi	1,809	17%
McMinnville, TN	24 mi	2,373	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lebanon, TN	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 449-0045
Adoration Home Health Nashville South	Cookeville, TN	20 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	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 896-2300
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Cookeville Regional Home Health	Cookeville, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 528-5578

Emergency hospitals near Sparta

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital	Sparta, TN	2.0 mi	not rated	(931) 738-9211
Dekalb Community Hospital	Smithville, TN	19 mi	not rated	(615) 215-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 $3,426 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sparta?

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 $3,426 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta, TN