Mobility Assistance in Geneva, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Geneva, AL: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Geneva County)

70

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Geneva)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Geneva County)

About 418 Geneva residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 32% in Geneva County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Geneva compared with Geneva County and Alabama

Census figure	Geneva	Geneva County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	32%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	8.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,111	$41,564	—

Older residents in towns around Geneva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hartford, AL	12 mi	434	25%
Enterprise, AL	20 mi	4,414	27%
Daleville, AL	20 mi	968	23%
Bonifay, FL	21 mi	958	39%
Fort Rucker, AL	23 mi	28	0.0%
Taylor, AL	25 mi	358	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818
Centerwell Home Health	Geneva, AL	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 684-3919
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Enterprise, AL	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-4800
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	95 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341

Emergency hospitals near Geneva

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wiregrass Medical Center	Geneva, AL	0.5 mi	not rated	(334) 684-3655
Wiregrass Medical Center	Geneva, AL	0.5 mi	not rated	(334) 684-3655

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneva. 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 Geneva

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 34% of the $3,426 monthly median income of Geneva 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 Geneva: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Geneva?

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 34% of the $3,426 monthly median income of Geneva 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 Geneva, AL