Home Health Aides in Arab, AL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Arab, AL: the local picture

10

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

$13.39

median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)

1,347

residents 65 or older (16% of Arab)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marshall County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arab ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $12.59 and $14.51.

Arab has about 1,347 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Arab compared with Marshall County and Alabama

Census figure	Arab	Marshall County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	13%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,987	$48,069	—

Older residents in towns around Arab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Guntersville, AL	14 mi	1,892	37%
New Hope, AL	15 mi	291	35%
Albertville, AL	17 mi	3,464	43%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	18 mi	339	33%
Boaz, AL	22 mi	1,337	45%
Cullman, AL	22 mi	3,585	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Arab

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Cullman Regional Home Care	Cullman, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 737-2831
Amedisys Home Health	Cullman, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 429-4919
Medical Centers Homecare	Albertville, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 878-5811
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Madison Home Health Services, LLC	Huntsville, AL	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 724-6870

Straight-line miles from the center of Arab. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Arab

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of Arab 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Arab: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Arab?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Arab ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Prohealth Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Cullman Regional Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Arab?

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of Arab 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Arab, AL