Adult Disability Care in Gulf Shores, AL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gulf Shores, AL: the local picture

8.0%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.8% in Baldwin County)

160

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.2%

of households have no vehicle (2.7% in Baldwin County)

9

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

About 740 Gulf Shores residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.0%; 9.8% in Baldwin County).

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

3.2% of Gulf Shores households have no vehicle (2.7% in Baldwin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gulf Shores compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figure	Gulf Shores	Baldwin County	Alabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.0%	9.8%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.7%	3.1%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	2.7%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	5.9%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	7.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,547	$60,574	—

Older residents in towns around Gulf Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Bon Secour, AL	3.1 mi	415	1.0%
Orange Beach, AL	6.5 mi	1,996	9.3%
Foley, AL	8.5 mi	7,753	12%
Robertsdale, AL	19 mi	1,230	16%
Fairhope, AL	20 mi	6,294	9.5%
Pensacola Station, FL	24 mi	4	12%

Home health agencies serving Gulf Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Centerwell Home Health	Foley, AL	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 943-3002
Amedisys Home Health Of Foley	Foley, AL	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 763-6382

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores

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 18% of the $6,296 monthly median income of Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gulf Shores?

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 18% of the $6,296 monthly median income of Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores, AL