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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Columbiana, AL: the local picture

12

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

$13.39

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

809

residents 65 or older (17% of Columbiana)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Shelby County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Columbiana ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Columbiana has about 809 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Columbiana compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Columbiana	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	38%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	8.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,339	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Columbiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chelsea, AL	8.2 mi	2,538	24%
Calera, AL	8.9 mi	1,478	42%
Pelham, AL	12 mi	4,533	34%
Alabaster, AL	12 mi	4,876	31%
Indian Springs Village, AL	14 mi	723	33%
Montevallo, AL	14 mi	1,024	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Columbiana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sylacauga, AL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 249-4363
Centerwell Home Health	Clanton, AL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 755-9926
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Enhabit Home Health	Vernon, AL	94 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 367-2407
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Birmingham, AL	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 820-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbiana. 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 Columbiana

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 $6,362 monthly median income of Columbiana 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 Columbiana: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Columbiana?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Columbiana ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Compassus Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Columbiana?

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 $6,362 monthly median income of Columbiana 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 Columbiana, AL