Mobility Assistance in Abbeville, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Abbeville, AL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Henry County)

138

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Blakely)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Henry County)

About 249 Abbeville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 28% in Henry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

138 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Abbeville that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Abbeville compared with Henry County and Alabama

Census figure	Abbeville	Henry County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.4%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	23%	7.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,000	$41,764	—

Older residents in towns around Abbeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Headland, AL	16 mi	820	22%
Blakely, GA	23 mi	836	34%
Ozark, AL	24 mi	3,213	27%
Dothan, AL	24 mi	13,436	24%
Eufaula, AL	25 mi	2,581	28%
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	30%

Home health agencies serving Abbeville (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Dothan, AL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 944-2290
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Dothan, AL	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 794-0591
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	83 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341

Emergency hospitals near Abbeville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early	Blakely, GA	23 mi	not rated	(229) 723-4241
Medical Center Barbour	Eufaula, AL	24 mi	not rated	(334) 688-7271

Straight-line miles from the center of Abbeville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Abbeville

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 $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Abbeville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Abbeville?

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 $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Abbeville, AL