Mobility Assistance in Fayette, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fayette, AL: the local picture

19%

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

97

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fayette)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Fayette County)

About 158 Fayette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 29% in Fayette County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Fayette compared with Fayette County and Alabama

Census figure	Fayette	Fayette County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	4.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,712	$37,383	—

Older residents in towns around Fayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winfield, AL	17 mi	1,264	46%
Hamilton, AL	32 mi	1,629	51%
Northport, AL	33 mi	4,739	24%
New Hope, MS	34 mi	484	11%
Jasper, AL	34 mi	3,006	31%
Columbus, MS	36 mi	4,787	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Vernon, AL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 367-2407
Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa	Northport, AL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 752-0606
Centerwell Home Health	Jasper, AL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 221-5234
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Fayette Medical Center Homecare	Fayette, AL	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(205) 932-5961

Emergency hospitals near Fayette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fayette Medical Center	Fayette, AL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(205) 932-5966
North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion	Winfield, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	(205) 487-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayette. 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 Fayette

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 $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette 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 Fayette: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fayette?

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 $2,476 monthly median income of Fayette 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 Fayette, AL