Adult Disability Care in Auburn, AL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Auburn, AL: the local picture

6.0%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Lee County)

1,167

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Lee County)

8

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

About 3,420 Auburn residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.0%; 11% in Lee County).

1,167 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

4.1% of Auburn households have no vehicle (4.8% in Lee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Auburn compared with Lee County and Alabama

Census figure	Auburn	Lee County	Alabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.0%	11%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.0%	3.9%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	8.6%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,706	$56,745	—

Older residents in towns around Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Opelika, AL	7.7 mi	6,049	16%
Tuskegee, AL	17 mi	1,311	13%
La Fayette, AL	21 mi	615	22%
Valley, AL	22 mi	1,645	21%
Huguley, AL	22 mi	523	8.3%
Dadeville, AL	22 mi	549	16%

Home health agencies serving Auburn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	7.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Auburn

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $5,809 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Auburn: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Auburn?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $5,809 monthly median income of Auburn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Alabama.

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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 Support for Adults With Disabilities in Auburn, AL