Mobility Assistance in Jackson, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jackson, AL: the local picture

36%

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

192

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jackson)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Clarke County)

About 365 Jackson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 29% in Clarke County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Jackson compared with Clarke County and Alabama

Census figure	Jackson	Clarke County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	20%	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,954	$42,704	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Thomasville, AL	28 mi	705	33%
Monroeville, AL	33 mi	1,304	41%
Citronelle, AL	37 mi	887	34%
Atmore, AL	38 mi	1,541	32%
Bay Minette, AL	44 mi	1,248	44%
Waynesboro, MS	45 mi	850	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Centerwell Home Health	Butler, AL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(251) 843-2808
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Amedisys Home Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 875-2550
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	110 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341
Jackson Medical Center Home Health	Jackson, AL	1.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(251) 247-0424

Emergency hospitals near Jackson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson Medical Center	Jackson, AL	1.9 mi	not rated	(251) 246-9021
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	14 mi	not rated	(251) 275-3191

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 56% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jackson?

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 56% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, AL