Home Health Aides in Underwood-Petersville, AL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Underwood-Petersville, AL: the local picture

2

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

$13.39

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

787

residents 65 or older (25% of Underwood-Petersville)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Lauderdale County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Underwood-Petersville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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.

Underwood-Petersville has about 787 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Underwood-Petersville compared with Lauderdale County and Alabama

Census figure	Underwood-Petersville	Lauderdale County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	38%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	3.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,089	$49,675	—

Older residents in towns around Underwood-Petersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Florence, AL	3.8 mi	7,294	43%
Sheffield, AL	8.2 mi	2,392	43%
Muscle Shoals, AL	9.9 mi	3,033	34%
Tuscumbia, AL	11 mi	1,963	46%
Russellville, AL	26 mi	1,593	47%
Iuka, MS	29 mi	798	51%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Underwood-Petersville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Keller Home Care	Red Bay, AL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 356-8160

Straight-line miles from the center of Underwood-Petersville. 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 Underwood-Petersville

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 45% of the $2,591 monthly median income of Underwood-Petersville 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 Underwood-Petersville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Underwood-Petersville?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Underwood-Petersville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Keller Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Underwood-Petersville?

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 45% of the $2,591 monthly median income of Underwood-Petersville 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.