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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Opelika, AL: the local picture

11

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

$13.39

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

6,049

residents 65 or older (18% of Opelika)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lee County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Opelika ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Opelika has about 6,049 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Opelika compared with Lee County and Alabama

Census figure	Opelika	Lee County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	38%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	8.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,578	$56,745	—

Older residents in towns around Opelika

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Auburn, AL	7.7 mi	7,790	32%
Valley, AL	14 mi	1,645	43%
Huguley, AL	15 mi	523	49%
La Fayette, AL	17 mi	615	46%
Lanett, AL	17 mi	1,163	43%
Smiths Station, AL	19 mi	744	48%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Opelika

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	9.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Eamc - Lanier Home Health	Valley, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 756-1950
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	100 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	1.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966

Straight-line miles from the center of Opelika. 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 Opelika

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 26% of the $4,382 monthly median income of Opelika 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 Opelika: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Opelika?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Opelika ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika (4.5 of 5), Prohealth Home Health (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Opelika?

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 26% of the $4,382 monthly median income of Opelika 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 Opelika, AL