Home Health Aides in Ozark, 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 Ozark for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Ozark, AL: the local picture
8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ozark 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.
Ozark has about 3,213 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.
Ozark compared with Dale County and Alabama
| Census figure | Ozark | Dale County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 40% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.5% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,754 | $48,219 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ozark
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Rucker, AL | 8.6 mi | 28 | 0.0% |
| Daleville, AL | 12 mi | 968 | 36% |
| Enterprise, AL | 15 mi | 4,414 | 42% |
| Headland, AL | 18 mi | 820 | 35% |
| Dothan, AL | 21 mi | 13,436 | 36% |
| Taylor, AL | 22 mi | 358 | 39% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ozark
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Dothan, AL | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 944-2290 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne | Rainesville, AL | 211 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 844-8303 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Enterprise, AL | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 347-0234 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Dothan, AL | 19 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 | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 205-0818 |
| Southeast Alabama Homecare | Enterprise, AL | 14 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 347-4800 |
| Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care | Montgomery, AL | 75 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 206-5341 |
| Dale Medical Center Home Health | Ozark, AL | 0.9 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (334) 774-0750 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark
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 27% of the $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Ozark?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Ozark ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Ozark?
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 27% of the $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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.
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