Mobility Assistance in Mobile, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mobile, AL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Mobile County)

3,916

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mobile)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

About 7,387 Mobile residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Mobile County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,916 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Mobile compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Mobile	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.2%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,583	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Mobile

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chickasaw, AL	7.3 mi	852	43%
Prichard, AL	7.4 mi	3,193	22%
Tillmans Corner, AL	8.7 mi	2,704	29%
Theodore, AL	10 mi	616	12%
Semmes, AL	12 mi	1,370	27%
Saraland, AL	13 mi	3,562	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	208 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Centerwell Home Health	Mobile, AL	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 316-0917
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	3.3 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	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Centerwell Home Health	Daphne, AL	13 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	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431

Emergency hospitals near Mobile

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center	Mobile, AL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	(251) 435-4700
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital	Mobile, AL	2.6 mi	not rated	(251) 415-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Mobile. 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 Mobile

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 29% of the $4,049 monthly median income of Mobile 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 Mobile: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mobile?

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 29% of the $4,049 monthly median income of Mobile 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 Mobile, AL