These agencies can provide sitters, escorted transportation, grocery shopping, meal preparation, companionship, and light housekeeping. Some provide 24-hour care or live-in sitters (see Live-In Help for description). Most agencies offer personal care (bathing, dressing, changing beds, hair care, etc.) with flat-rate or hourly fees. These services can help frail older persons remain independent at home. Home health care agencies may also provide personal care.
Agencies must be licensed as personal support services agencies with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health. To be listed here, agencies must be licensed and meet other criteria. When you hire an individual or company to come onto your property or into your home, you assume a certain amount of risk, as does the person hired. See the Action Guide for a list of questions to ask when hiring in-home services.
Some agencies will perform–free or for a fee–an in-home assessment of client’s needs and make recommendations and referrals to provide the needed services.
Agencies may assist with bill-paying, money management, in-home counseling, care coordination, pet care, foot care, and other tasks. If you need a specific service, ask if it is offered. For names of additional agencies that offer such services, call Senior Information & Referral, 546-6262.
Most non-medical in-home services are not covered by Medicare, TennCare, or private insurance but are covered by some long-term care plans. Rates vary.
928 Roderick Rd. 37923. | Website »
1645 Downtown West Boulevard, 37919 | Website »
6224 Western Avenue, 37921
9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 702, 37922 | Website »
3222 Byington Beaver Ridge Road, 37931 | Website »
6500 Papermill Drive, Suite 205, 37919 | Website »
151F Market Place Blvd., 37922 | Website »
East TN Area Agency on Aging & Disability
9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite D-100, 37923
Provides the help older or disabled adults need to apply for long-term services and support in nursing facilities, private homes, or community settings. Must meet financial and medical eligibility for TennCare/Medicaid Long-Term Care. | Website »
3524 Neal Drive, 37918 | Website »
2575 Willow Point Way, Suite 107, 37931 | Website »
6700 Baum Drive, Suite 11, 37919 | Website »
An Amedisys Company
9125 Cross Park Drive, Suite 100, 37923 (street)
P. O. Box 30291, 37930 (mailing) | Website »
204 Simmons St., Maryville, 37801 | Website »
PO Box 70118, 37938
6900 Office Park Circle, 37909 | Website »
1304 Papermill Pointe Way, 37909 | Website »
4635 Chambliss Avenue, 37919 (street)
P.O. Box 11206, 37939-1206 (mailing) | Website »
2723 E. Magnolia Ave., Suite B, 37914
3110 Henson Rd., Suite 7, 37921 | Website »
East TN Area Agency on Aging & Disability
9111 Cross Park Drive, Suite D-100, 37923
A state-funded program that provides services such as homemakers, home-delivered meals, personal care, and case management for older and disabled adults. Cost share dependent on income. | Website »
357 N. Houston Street, Maryville, 37801 | Website »
11320 Station West Dr., Suite 201, 37934
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
In-home assessment, care management and referrals. Volunteers perform chores and make minor home repairs and safety modifications for eligible seniors. No fees; contributions accepted. | Website »
404 Ebenezer Rd., 37923 | Website »
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 201A, 37923 | Website »
215 Bearden Place, 37917 (street)
P.O. Box 3025, 37927 (mailing)
Sliding scale fee for limited hours. | Website »
Office on Aging
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
Volunteers (age 55+) serve as part-time companions, providing light housekeeping and personal care for homebound adults, and respite for caregivers. Free. Contributions accepted. | Website »
1645 Downtown West Blvd. #34, 37919 | Website »
2911 Essary Dr., Suite C, 37918 (street)
P.O. Box 5229, 37928 (mailing) | Website »
802 Lovell Rd., 37932 | Website »
9051 Executive Park Dr., Suite 203, 37923 | Website »
9827 Cogdill Road, Suite 1, 37932 | Website »
8135 Robins Nest Lane, 37919 | Website »
106 Debusk Lane, 37922 | Website »