Parkinson's Care in Signal Mountain, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Signal Mountain, TN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hamilton County)

10.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Hamilton County)

2,181

residents 65 or older (25% of Signal Mountain)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Signal Mountain ZIP codes in their service area

234 Signal Mountain residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 21% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

206 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10.0%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Signal Mountain ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Signal Mountain compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Signal Mountain	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10.0%	8.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.2%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,875	$56,058	—

Older residents in towns around Signal Mountain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Red Bank, TN	3.4 mi	1,871	28%
Chattanooga, TN	7.5 mi	32,190	22%
Middle Valley, TN	8.8 mi	2,491	31%
Harrison, TN	11 mi	1,559	13%
East Ridge, TN	12 mi	4,078	24%
Rossville, GA	12 mi	784	25%

Home health agencies serving Signal Mountain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 892-1122
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	14 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	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(423) 877-1716
Accentcare Home Health Of Tennessee	Chattanooga, TN	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 855-6233
Commonspirit Health At Home - Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	14 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	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 337-3833

Nursing homes near Signal Mountain

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee	Signal Mountain, TN	1.9 mi	1 of 5	114	(423) 886-0100
Life Care Center Of Red Bank	Chattanooga, TN	2.8 mi	2 of 5	148	(423) 877-1155
Life Care Center Of Hixson	Hixson, TN	6.5 mi	1 of 5	108	(423) 842-0049

Straight-line miles from the center of Signal Mountain. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Signal Mountain

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 20% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Signal Mountain 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Signal Mountain: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Signal Mountain?

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 20% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Signal Mountain 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Signal Mountain, TN