Home Health Aides in La Fayette, AL
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in La Fayette for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in La Fayette, AL: the local picture
8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list La Fayette 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.
La Fayette has about 615 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.
La Fayette compared with Chambers County and Alabama
| Census figure | La Fayette | Chambers County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 42% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 27% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 1.1% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $34,671 | $40,092 | — |
Older residents in towns around La Fayette
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguley, AL | 10 mi | 523 | 49% |
| Lanett, AL | 12 mi | 1,163 | 43% |
| Valley, AL | 13 mi | 1,645 | 43% |
| West Point, GA | 15 mi | 349 | 55% |
| Opelika, AL | 17 mi | 6,049 | 29% |
| Roanoke, AL | 17 mi | 1,295 | 46% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving La Fayette
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston | Anniston, AL | 62 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 820-2503 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Valley, AL | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (334) 768-6225 |
| Eamc - Lanier Home Health | Valley, AL | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (334) 756-1950 |
| Prohealth Home Health | Auburn, AL | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 521-8810 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Phenix City, AL | 35 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 297-6900 |
| Prime Home Health Of Lee County | Opelika, AL | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (334) 745-7966 |
| Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care | Montgomery, AL | 64 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 206-5341 |
| Lake Martin Home Health | Dadeville, AL | 22 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (256) 825-7050 |
Straight-line miles from the center of La Fayette. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in La Fayette
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 40% of the $2,889 monthly median income of La Fayette 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in La Fayette: common questions
Which home health agencies serve La Fayette?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes La Fayette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Eamc - Lanier Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in La Fayette?
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 40% of the $2,889 monthly median income of La Fayette 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
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- Home Health Aides in Opelika, AL
- Home Health Aides in Roanoke, AL
- Home Health Aides in Auburn, AL
- Home Health Aides in Dadeville, AL
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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.
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