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

Local figures

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

16%

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

1,350

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.4%

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

11

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

About 2,877 Opelika residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 11% in Lee County).

1,350 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.4% of Opelika households have no vehicle (4.8% in Lee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Opelika compared with Lee County and Alabama

Census figure	Opelika	Lee County	Alabama
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	11%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.3%	3.9%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	4.8%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	8.6%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,578	$56,745	—

Older residents in towns around Opelika

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Auburn, AL	7.7 mi	7,790	6.0%
Valley, AL	14 mi	1,645	21%
Huguley, AL	15 mi	523	8.3%
La Fayette, AL	17 mi	615	22%
Lanett, AL	17 mi	1,163	12%
Smiths Station, AL	19 mi	744	20%

Home health agencies serving Opelika

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	9.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Eamc - Lanier Home Health	Valley, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 756-1950
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Opelika. 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 Opelika

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 $4,382 monthly median income of Opelika 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 Opelika: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Opelika?

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 $4,382 monthly median income of Opelika 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 Opelika, AL