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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Morgan County)

2,254

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.8%

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

14

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

About 5,805 Decatur residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 17% in Morgan County).

2,254 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

5.8% of Decatur households have no vehicle (4.8% in Morgan County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Decatur compared with Morgan County and Alabama

Census figure	Decatur	Morgan County	Alabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	17%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.9%	6.2%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	9.0%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,447	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Trinity, AL	5.5 mi	459	11%
Priceville, AL	6.8 mi	461	14%
Hartselle, AL	9.6 mi	2,752	15%
Triana, AL	14 mi	325	15%
Athens, AL	14 mi	5,066	16%
Madison, AL	16 mi	7,628	8.1%

Home health agencies serving Decatur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	303 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	309 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298

Straight-line miles from the center of Decatur. 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 Decatur

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 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Decatur?

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 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur, AL