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

Local figures

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

8.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Jefferson County)

94

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.7%

of households have no vehicle (7.0% in Jefferson County)

14

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

About 444 Forestdale residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.7%; 13% in Jefferson County).

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

6.7% of Forestdale households have no vehicle (7.0% in Jefferson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Forestdale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Forestdale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.7%	13%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	4.1%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	7.0%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	7.6%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,536	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Forestdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Adamsville, AL	4.6 mi	711	15%
Graysville, AL	4.8 mi	416	20%
Fultondale, AL	6.4 mi	1,305	10%
Birmingham, AL	6.7 mi	32,486	16%
Mount Olive, AL	6.8 mi	680	11%
Fairfield, AL	6.9 mi	1,751	14%

Home health agencies serving Forestdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Centerwell Home Health	Hoover, AL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 739-7800
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 868-0147
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Centerwell Home Health	Jasper, AL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 221-5234

Straight-line miles from the center of Forestdale. 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 Forestdale

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 26% of the $4,545 monthly median income of Forestdale 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 Forestdale: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Forestdale?

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 26% of the $4,545 monthly median income of Forestdale 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 Forestdale, AL