Home Health Aides in Fort Rucker, AL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fort Rucker, AL: the local picture

2

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

$13.39

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

28

residents 65 or older (0.6% of Fort Rucker)

0.0%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Dale County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Rucker ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Fort Rucker has about 28 residents aged 65 or older, 0.0% of whom report a disability.

Fort Rucker compared with Dale County and Alabama

Census figure	Fort Rucker	Dale County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	40%	38%
Residents 65 or older	0.6%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	5.7%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Fort Rucker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Daleville, AL	3.5 mi	968	36%
Enterprise, AL	7.8 mi	4,414	42%
Ozark, AL	8.6 mi	3,213	40%
Hartford, AL	16 mi	434	33%
Taylor, AL	19 mi	358	39%
Dothan, AL	20 mi	13,436	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Rucker

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Rucker. 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 Fort Rucker

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. 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 Fort Rucker: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fort Rucker?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Rucker ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fort Rucker?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fort Rucker, AL