Senior Transportation in Ashland City, TN

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Ashland City, TN: the local picture

4.0%

of households have no vehicle (2.0% in Cheatham County)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ashland City)

884

residents 65 or older (16% of Ashland City)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cheatham County)

About 86 Ashland City households, 4.0%, have no vehicle (2.0% in Cheatham County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ashland City: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center in Ashland City (1.3 mi); Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville (14 mi); Metro Nashville General Hospital in Nashville (14 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Ashland City compared with Cheatham County and Tennessee

Census figure	Ashland City	Cheatham County	Tennessee
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	2.0%	5.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	36%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	7.2%	11%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,031	$63,398	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Pleasant View, TN	9.2 mi	865	2.1%
Coopertown, TN	12 mi	619	0.0%
Kingston Springs, TN	13 mi	616	0.0%
Belle Meade, TN	15 mi	540	0.6%
White Bluff, TN	15 mi	690	6.7%
Nashville, TN	15 mi	87,835	6.6%

Hospitals near Ashland City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tristar Ashland City Medical Center	Ashland City, TN	1.3 mi	not rated	(615) 792-3030
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital	Nashville, TN	14 mi	3 of 5	(615) 222-2111
Metro Nashville General Hospital	Nashville, TN	14 mi	4 of 5	(615) 341-4000
Tristar Skyline Medical Center	Nashville, TN	15 mi	2 of 5	(615) 769-2000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Ashland City

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 34% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Ashland City 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Ashland City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Ashland City?

Tristar Ashland City Medical Center in Ashland City, about 1.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Ashland City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (615) 792-3030. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Ashland City?

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 34% of the $3,919 monthly median income of Ashland City 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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