Mobility Assistance in Heflin, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Heflin, AL: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Cleburne County)

160

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Anniston)

46%

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

About 222 Heflin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 28% in Cleburne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Heflin compared with Cleburne County and Alabama

Census figure	Heflin	Cleburne County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	24%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,977	$40,271	—

Older residents in towns around Heflin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Choccolocco, AL	8.1 mi	680	11%
Anniston, AL	14 mi	4,769	29%
Jacksonville, AL	16 mi	1,723	39%
Weaver, AL	16 mi	462	41%
Saks, AL	17 mi	2,035	35%
Tallapoosa, GA	17 mi	426	39%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Centerwell Home Health	Oxford, AL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 835-7101
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341
Clay County Hospital Home Care, LLC	Ashland, AL	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(256) 354-0077

Emergency hospitals near Heflin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	Anniston, AL	8.6 mi	1 of 5	(256) 235-5121
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama	Wedowee, AL	25 mi	not rated	(256) 357-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Heflin. 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 Heflin

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 $5,331 monthly median income of Heflin 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 Heflin: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Heflin?

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 $5,331 monthly median income of Heflin 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 Heflin, AL