In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Smiths Station, AL: the local picture
About 598 Smiths Station residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 11% in Lee County).
151 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
4.5% of Smiths Station households have no vehicle (4.8% in Lee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Smiths Station compared with Lee County and Alabama
| Census figure | Smiths Station | Lee County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 20% | 11% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 5.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.3% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.4% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,000 | $56,745 | — |
Older residents in towns around Smiths Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladonia, AL | 4.4 mi | 436 | 20% |
| Phenix City, AL | 6.2 mi | 4,957 | 19% |
| Columbus, GA | 13 mi | 30,092 | 18% |
| Opelika, AL | 19 mi | 6,049 | 16% |
| Valley, AL | 20 mi | 1,645 | 21% |
| Cusseta, GA | 22 mi | 397 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving Smiths Station
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika | Opelika, AL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (334) 887-7234 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Phenix City, AL | 4.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 297-6900 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Valley, AL | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (334) 768-6225 |
| Prohealth Home Health | Auburn, AL | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 521-8810 |
| Prime Home Health Of Lee County | Opelika, AL | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (334) 745-7966 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Smiths Station. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Smiths Station
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 27% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Smiths Station 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Smiths Station: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Smiths Station?
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 27% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Smiths Station 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Ladonia, AL
- Disability Care for Adults in Phenix City, AL
- Disability Care for Adults in Columbus, GA
- Disability Care for Adults in Opelika, AL
- Disability Care for Adults in Valley, AL
- Disability Care for Adults in Cusseta, GA
- Disability Care for Adults in Huguley, AL
- Disability Care for Adults in Auburn, AL
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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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