Mobility Assistance in Moulton, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Moulton, AL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Lawrence County)

70

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Decatur)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Lawrence County)

About 235 Moulton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 27% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Moulton compared with Lawrence County and Alabama

Census figure	Moulton	Lawrence County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	27%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,391	$49,322	—

Older residents in towns around Moulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Trinity, AL	14 mi	459	15%
Decatur, AL	18 mi	10,356	25%
Hartselle, AL	20 mi	2,752	28%
Priceville, AL	23 mi	461	22%
Russellville, AL	25 mi	1,593	30%
Haleyville, AL	26 mi	700	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Preferred Home Health	Florence, AL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 246-9972
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Aveanna Home Health	Athens, AL	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 427-4657
Enhabit Home Health	Decatur, AL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 355-5746

Emergency hospitals near Moulton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus	Decatur, AL	18 mi	3 of 5	(256) 341-2000
Lakeland Community Hospital	Haleyville, AL	25 mi	3 of 5	(205) 485-7117

Straight-line miles from the center of Moulton. 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 Moulton

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 28% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Moulton 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 Moulton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Moulton?

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 28% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Moulton 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 Moulton, AL