Mobility Assistance in Red Bay, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Red Bay, AL: the local picture

9.1%

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

126

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1.7 mi

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Franklin County)

About 55 Red Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 24% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Red Bay that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Red Bay compared with Franklin County and Alabama

Census figure	Red Bay	Franklin County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,214	$40,526	—

Older residents in towns around Red Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fulton, MS	19 mi	889	18%
Hamilton, AL	23 mi	1,629	51%
Russellville, AL	24 mi	1,593	30%
Iuka, MS	26 mi	798	30%
Booneville, MS	29 mi	1,373	30%
Baldwyn, MS	29 mi	591	48%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Keller Home Care	Red Bay, AL	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 356-8160
Northwest Home Health	Russellville, AL	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(256) 331-0006
Enhabit Home Health	Decatur, AL	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 355-5746
Alabama Homecare Hamilton	Hamilton, AL	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(205) 921-0391

Emergency hospitals near Red Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Red Bay Hospital	Red Bay, AL	1.7 mi	not rated	(256) 356-9532
Marion Regional Medical Center	Hamilton, AL	21 mi	3 of 5	(205) 921-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Bay. 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 Red Bay

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 $3,601 monthly median income of Red Bay 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 Red Bay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Red Bay?

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 $3,601 monthly median income of Red Bay 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 Red Bay, AL