Mobility Assistance in Loxley, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Loxley, AL: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Baldwin County)

46

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bay Minette)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Baldwin County)

About 36 Loxley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Baldwin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Loxley compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figure	Loxley	Baldwin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	6.2%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	2.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,029	$60,574	—

Older residents in towns around Loxley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stapleton, AL	4.9 mi	389	32%
Spanish Fort, AL	8.0 mi	2,179	32%
Daphne, AL	8.8 mi	5,042	26%
Robertsdale, AL	9.0 mi	1,230	32%
Fairhope, AL	14 mi	6,294	16%
Bay Minette, AL	15 mi	1,248	44%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Daphne, AL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-0882
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Thomas Home Health	Fairhope, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 990-9200
Amedisys Home Health Of Foley	Foley, AL	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 763-6382

Emergency hospitals near Loxley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Baldwin Infirmary	Bay Minette, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	(251) 937-5521
Thomas Hospital	Fairhope, AL	15 mi	2 of 5	(251) 928-2375

Straight-line miles from the center of Loxley. 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 Loxley

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 27% of the $4,252 monthly median income of Loxley 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 Loxley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Loxley?

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 27% of the $4,252 monthly median income of Loxley 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Loxley, AL