Mobility Assistance in Highland Lakes, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Highland Lakes, AL: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Shelby County)

88

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

6.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Birmingham)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Shelby County)

About 298 Highland Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Shelby County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Highland Lakes compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	2.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,219	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagle Point, AL	1.7 mi	568	11%
Meadowbrook, AL	3.3 mi	1,162	15%
Brook Highland, AL	3.5 mi	1,161	13%
Chelsea, AL	6.2 mi	2,538	15%
Indian Springs Village, AL	6.2 mi	723	17%
Vestavia Hills, AL	6.9 mi	7,394	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Centerwell Home Health	Hoover, AL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 739-7800
Centerwell Home Health	Sylacauga, AL	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 249-4363
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 868-0147
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800

Emergency hospitals near Highland Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grandview Medical Center	Birmingham, AL	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(205) 971-1000
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital	Birmingham, AL	10 mi	3 of 5	(205) 877-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes

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 12% of the $9,935 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Highland Lakes?

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 12% of the $9,935 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes, AL