Mobility Assistance in Ozark, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ozark, AL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Dale County)

343

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ozark)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Dale County)

About 807 Ozark residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 26% in Dale County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Ozark compared with Dale County and Alabama

Census figure	Ozark	Dale County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	26%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.3%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,754	$48,219	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Rucker, AL	8.6 mi	28	0.0%
Daleville, AL	12 mi	968	23%
Enterprise, AL	15 mi	4,414	27%
Headland, AL	18 mi	820	22%
Dothan, AL	21 mi	13,436	24%
Taylor, AL	22 mi	358	30%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Dothan, AL	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 944-2290
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	211 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Centerwell Home Health	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-0234
Enhabit Home Health	Dothan, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 793-5758
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-4800

Emergency hospitals near Ozark

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dale Medical Center	Ozark, AL	0.9 mi	not rated	(334) 774-2601
Medical Center Enterprise	Enterprise, AL	14 mi	4 of 5	(334) 347-0584

Straight-line miles from the center of Ozark. 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 Ozark

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 $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ozark?

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 $4,313 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark, AL