Mobility Assistance in Owens Cross Roads, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Owens Cross Roads, AL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Madison County)

71

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntsville)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

About 43 Owens Cross Roads residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Madison County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Owens Cross Roads that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Prohealth Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Owens Cross Roads compared with Madison County and Alabama

Census figure	Owens Cross Roads	Madison County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,438	$65,028	—

Older residents in towns around Owens Cross Roads

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Hope, AL	4.1 mi	291	14%
Huntsville, AL	15 mi	36,541	23%
Triana, AL	17 mi	325	18%
Arab, AL	18 mi	1,347	25%
Moores Mill, AL	19 mi	1,072	22%
Guntersville, AL	19 mi	1,892	23%

Home health agencies serving Owens Cross Roads (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Huntsville, AL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 881-3266
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Amedisys Home Health Of Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 885-1665
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Medical Centers Homecare	Albertville, AL	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 878-5811
Aveanna Home Health	Athens, AL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 427-4657

Emergency hospitals near Owens Cross Roads

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Huntsville Hospital	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	(256) 265-1000
Crestwood Medical Center	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	(256) 429-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Owens Cross Roads. 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 Owens Cross Roads

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 32% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Owens Cross Roads 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 Owens Cross Roads: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Owens Cross Roads?

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 32% of the $3,620 monthly median income of Owens Cross Roads 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 Owens Cross Roads, AL