Mobility Assistance in Eufaula, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Eufaula, AL: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Barbour County)

222

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Eufaula)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Barbour County)

About 691 Eufaula residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 29% in Barbour County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Eufaula compared with Barbour County and Alabama

Census figure	Eufaula	Barbour County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	10%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,179	$42,405	—

Older residents in towns around Eufaula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cuthbert, GA	23 mi	495	22%
Abbeville, AL	25 mi	995	27%
Union Springs, AL	37 mi	556	25%
Cusseta, GA	37 mi	397	26%
Ladonia, AL	38 mi	436	41%
Phenix City, AL	38 mi	4,957	34%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	47 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	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	216 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Dothan, AL	54 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	75 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341

Emergency hospitals near Eufaula

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Medical Center Barbour	Eufaula, AL	0.8 mi	not rated	(334) 688-7271
Martin Ach (Ft Benning)	Fort Benning, GA	36 mi	not rated	(762) 408-2604

Straight-line miles from the center of Eufaula. 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 Eufaula

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 35% of the $3,348 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Eufaula?

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 35% of the $3,348 monthly median income of Eufaula 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 Eufaula, AL