Mobility Assistance in Atmore, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Atmore, AL: the local picture

32%

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

216

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atmore)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Escambia County)

About 423 Atmore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in Escambia County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Atmore that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Brewton and Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Atmore compared with Escambia County and Alabama

Census figure	Atmore	Escambia County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	8.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,388	$40,882	—

Older residents in towns around Atmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brewton, AL	23 mi	1,235	30%
East Brewton, AL	24 mi	298	46%
Bay Minette, AL	25 mi	1,248	44%
Monroeville, AL	28 mi	1,304	41%
Stapleton, AL	34 mi	389	32%
Loxley, AL	35 mi	234	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Brewton	Brewton, AL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 809-1717
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Centerwell Home Health	Daphne, AL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-0882
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	129 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316

Emergency hospitals near Atmore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Atmore Community Hospital	Atmore, AL	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(251) 368-2500
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital	Brewton, AL	21 mi	1 of 5	(251) 867-8061

Straight-line miles from the center of Atmore. 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 Atmore

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 29% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Atmore 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 Atmore: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Atmore?

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 29% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Atmore 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 Atmore, AL