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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Russellville, AL: the local picture

12

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

$13.39

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

1,593

residents 65 or older (15% of Russellville)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Franklin County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Russellville 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.

Russellville has about 1,593 residents aged 65 or older, 47% of whom report a disability.

Russellville compared with Franklin County and Alabama

Census figure	Russellville	Franklin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	38%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	18%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,428	$40,526	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tuscumbia, AL	15 mi	1,963	46%
Muscle Shoals, AL	17 mi	3,033	34%
Sheffield, AL	17 mi	2,392	43%
Haleyville, AL	20 mi	700	53%
Florence, AL	23 mi	7,294	43%
Red Bay, AL	24 mi	637	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Russellville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Florence	Florence, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 766-1817
Preferred Home Health	Florence, AL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 246-9972
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	29 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	107 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Northwest Home Health	Russellville, AL	0.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(256) 331-0006
Keller Home Care	Red Bay, AL	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 356-8160
Enhabit Home Health	Decatur, AL	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 355-5746

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

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 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Russellville?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Russellville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Florence (4.5 of 5), Preferred Home Health (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 Russellville?

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 46% of the $2,536 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville, AL