Talladega, Alabama

Home Health Aides in Talladega, 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 Talladega for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Talladega, AL: the local picture

12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Talladega ZIP codes in their service area
$13.39
median hourly wage of home care aides in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
2,591
residents 65 or older (18% of Talladega)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Talladega County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Talladega 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.

Talladega has about 2,591 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Talladega compared with Talladega County and Alabama

Census figureTalladegaTalladega CountyAlabama
Residents 65+ with a disability41%43%38%
Residents 65 or older18%19%18%
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.5%1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%26%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)19%12%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.1%3.4%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$33,324$45,779—

Older residents in towns around Talladega

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lincoln, AL10 mi1,28749%
Pell City, AL13 mi2,42539%
Childersburg, AL17 mi87533%
Oxford, AL18 mi3,67838%
Sylacauga, AL20 mi2,43844%
West End-Cobb Town, AL20 mi54251%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Talladega

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthSylacauga, AL21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 249-4363
Compassus Home HealthPell City, AL17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800
Centerwell Home HealthPell City, AL18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 338-8440
Amedisys Home Health Of AnnistonAnniston, AL27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(256) 820-2503
Compassus Home HealthBirmingham, AL38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 313-2800
Prohealth Home Health, LLCHuntsville, AL89 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(256) 945-9100
Aveanna Home HealthHarpersville, AL21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 685-0421
Aveanna Home HealthHoover, AL42 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(205) 685-0421

Straight-line miles from the center of Talladega. 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 Talladega

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 42% of the $2,777 monthly median income of Talladega 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 Talladega: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Talladega?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Talladega ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Compassus 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 Talladega?

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 42% of the $2,777 monthly median income of Talladega 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.

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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