Home Health Aides in Southside, 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 Southside for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Southside, AL: the local picture
9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Southside ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.
Southside has about 1,962 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.
Southside compared with Etowah County and Alabama
| Census figure | Southside | Etowah County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 37% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 30% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.0% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,447 | $44,181 | — |
Older residents in towns around Southside
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City, AL | 4.6 mi | 1,947 | 33% |
| Glencoe, AL | 6.3 mi | 1,184 | 33% |
| Gadsden, AL | 8.0 mi | 6,020 | 39% |
| Attalla, AL | 8.8 mi | 1,350 | 39% |
| Hokes Bluff, AL | 11 mi | 1,091 | 27% |
| Alexandria, AL | 12 mi | 650 | 50% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Southside
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Rainbow City, AL | 5.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 442-1138 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Gadsden, AL | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | — |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston | Anniston, AL | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 820-2503 |
| Compassus Home Health | Pell City, AL | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (205) 313-2800 |
| Prohealth Home Health, LLC | Huntsville, AL | 62 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (256) 945-9100 |
| Medical Centers Homecare | Albertville, AL | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (256) 878-5811 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Hoover, AL | 60 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (205) 824-2680 |
| Alabama Homecare Of Gadsden | Gadsden, AL | 9.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (256) 538-2273 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Southside. 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 Southside
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 22% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Southside 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 Southside: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Southside?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Southside ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Southside?
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 22% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Southside 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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