Mobility Assistance in Fultondale, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fultondale, AL: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Jefferson County)

95

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

7.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Birmingham)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

About 191 Fultondale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 25% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Fultondale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Fultondale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	25%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	8.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,340	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Fultondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tarrant, AL	2.6 mi	1,025	54%
Gardendale, AL	3.9 mi	2,920	24%
Mount Olive, AL	5.6 mi	680	28%
Birmingham, AL	6.2 mi	32,486	26%
Forestdale, AL	6.4 mi	2,601	26%
Center Point, AL	7.0 mi	1,878	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Amedisys Home Health	Trussville, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 655-3707
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Amedisys Home Health Of Walker	Jasper, AL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 295-2434
Enhabit Home Health	Gardendale, AL	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 224-4545
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421

Emergency hospitals near Fultondale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Alabama Hospital	Birmingham, AL	7.7 mi	2 of 5	(205) 934-4011
Birmingham Va Medical Center	Birmingham, AL	7.7 mi	4 of 5	(205) 933-4515

Straight-line miles from the center of Fultondale. 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 Fultondale

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 22% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Fultondale 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 Fultondale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fultondale?

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 22% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Fultondale 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 Fultondale, AL