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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Centre, AL: the local picture

9

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

$13.39

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

1,407

residents 65 or older (38% of Centre)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Cherokee County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Centre ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Centre has about 1,407 residents aged 65 or older, 52% of whom report a disability.

Centre compared with Cherokee County and Alabama

Census figure	Centre	Cherokee County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	36%	38%
Residents 65 or older	38%	24%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	2.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,304	$41,419	—

Older residents in towns around Centre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hokes Bluff, AL	16 mi	1,091	27%
Piedmont, AL	16 mi	901	50%
Glencoe, AL	21 mi	1,184	33%
Fort Payne, AL	21 mi	2,311	37%
Gadsden, AL	22 mi	6,020	39%
Jacksonville, AL	24 mi	1,723	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Centre

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Gadsden, AL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	—
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne	Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 524-2411
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	86 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(256) 538-2273
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	128 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341

Straight-line miles from the center of Centre. 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 Centre

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 32% of the $3,609 monthly median income of Centre 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 Centre: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Centre?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Centre ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Centre?

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 32% of the $3,609 monthly median income of Centre 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 Centre, AL