Fairhope, Alabama

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Fairhope, AL

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Fairhope for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

9.5%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.8% in Baldwin County)
379
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
2.0%
of households have no vehicle (2.7% in Baldwin County)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fairhope ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,207 Fairhope residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.5%; 9.8% in Baldwin County).

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

2.0% of Fairhope households have no vehicle (2.7% in Baldwin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fairhope compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figureFairhopeBaldwin CountyAlabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability9.5%9.8%14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.0%3.1%5.0%
Households with no vehicle2.0%2.7%5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.0%5.9%6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability30%32%38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.9%7.3%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$73,431$60,574—

Older residents in towns around Fairhope

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Daphne, AL7.4 mi5,0426.4%
Robertsdale, AL11 mi1,23016%
Spanish Fort, AL14 mi2,1794.2%
Loxley, AL14 mi23411%
Foley, AL15 mi7,75312%
Stapleton, AL16 mi38917%

Home health agencies serving Fairhope

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthDaphne, AL6.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(251) 621-0882
Aveanna Home HealthFoley, AL14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(251) 621-4431
Centerwell Home HealthMobile, AL17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(251) 316-0917
Saad HealthcareMobile, AL19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(251) 343-9600
Springhill Home Health And HospiceMobile, AL19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(251) 433-8172

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairhope. 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 Fairhope

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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 Fairhope: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fairhope?

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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.

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