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Senior care in Tennessee.

From Memphis to Johnson City, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Free for families. Takes about a minute. We match you with one local agency.

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

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Offers personal care

Serves 37203

Available weekday mornings

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Ways to pay

Ways to pay in Tennessee.

  • Private pay

    Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.

  • Long term care insurance

    Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.

  • VA benefits

    Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.

  • Medicaid

    Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.

TennCare CHOICES

TennCare CHOICES may pay for home and community based services that help with daily living so a person can stay at home. It is for eligible adults 65 and older and adults 21 and older with physical disabilities. Call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability at 866-836-6678, which reaches the nearest office from anywhere in Tennessee; current TennCare members can also ask their health plan.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Tennessee and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in Tennessee.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

Area Agencies on Aging and Disability

Statewide line from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging that connects you to your nearest local aging office for information and CHOICES intake.

866-836-6678

TennCare LTSS Help Desk

TennCare’s help desk for questions about long-term services and supports, including CHOICES.

877-224-0219

TDMHSAS Office of Licensure Complaint Line

State line to report problems with a licensed or unlicensed personal support services agency.

866-797-9470

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900
Questions

Tennessee questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802
  • Do home care agencies need a license in Tennessee?

    Yes. In Tennessee, personal support services agencies, which give help with self-care, household tasks and personal assistance, must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

  • Does Tennessee Medicaid pay for home care?

    It can. TennCare CHOICES may pay for home and community based services that help with daily living so a person can stay at home. It is for eligible adults 65 and older and adults 21 and older with physical disabilities. Call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability at 866-836-6678, which reaches the nearest office from anywhere in Tennessee; current TennCare members can also ask their health plan.

  • How much does home care cost in Tennessee?

    It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

  • Which Tennessee cities do you serve?

    Every Tennessee ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville.

  • Is a home care consultation free in Tennessee?

    Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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