Mobility Assistance in Alexander City, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Alexander City, AL: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Tallapoosa County)

315

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Alexander City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Tallapoosa County)

About 989 Alexander City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 30% in Tallapoosa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Alexander City compared with Tallapoosa County and Alabama

Census figure	Alexander City	Tallapoosa County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	30%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	45%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,666	$43,613	—

Older residents in towns around Alexander City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dadeville, AL	11 mi	549	27%
Tallassee, AL	27 mi	1,084	42%
Sylacauga, AL	27 mi	2,438	33%
Lineville, AL	29 mi	686	29%
Holtville, AL	30 mi	697	27%
Wetumpka, AL	30 mi	1,134	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sylacauga, AL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 249-4363
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	80 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966

Emergency hospitals near Alexander City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Russell Medical Center	Alexander City, AL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(256) 329-7100
Lake Martin Community Hospital	Dadeville, AL	12 mi	not rated	(256) 825-7821

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexander City. 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 Alexander City

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 47% of the $2,472 monthly median income of Alexander City 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 Alexander City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Alexander City?

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 47% of the $2,472 monthly median income of Alexander City 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 Alexander City, AL