In-Home Personal Care in South Pittsburg, TN

Local figures

Personal Care in South Pittsburg, TN: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Marion County)

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)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Pittsburg ZIP codes in their service area

About 79 South Pittsburg residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (14%; 7.7% in Marion County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

232 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

57 of the 653 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

South Pittsburg compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figure	South Pittsburg	Marion County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.7%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	25%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,691	$47,928	—

Older residents in towns around South Pittsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Jasper, TN	6.8 mi	502	8.6%
Sewanee, TN	17 mi	375	0.0%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	22 mi	804	7.2%
Signal Mountain, TN	23 mi	2,181	7.0%
Rossville, GA	24 mi	784	0.0%
Decherd, TN	25 mi	324	12%

Home health agencies with aides serving South Pittsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
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
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

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 personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

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

Questions

Personal Care in South Pittsburg: common questions

How much does personal care 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.