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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Huntsville, AL: the local picture

17

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

$13.39

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

36,541

residents 65 or older (16% of Huntsville)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Huntsville 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.

Huntsville has about 36,541 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Huntsville compared with Madison County and Alabama

Census figure	Huntsville	Madison County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	7.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,698	$65,028	—

Older residents in towns around Huntsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, AL	4.9 mi	7,628	25%
Triana, AL	8.6 mi	325	53%
Harvest, AL	12 mi	957	36%
Meridianville, AL	13 mi	1,424	37%
Moores Mill, AL	14 mi	1,072	42%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	15 mi	339	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Huntsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Huntsville, AL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 881-3266
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Quality First Home Care	Columbia, TN	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(931) 540-0062
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	267 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	325 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	3.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntsville. 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 Huntsville

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 23% of the $5,142 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Huntsville?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Huntsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Prohealth Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Huntsville?

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 23% of the $5,142 monthly median income of Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL