Mobility Assistance in Roanoke, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Roanoke, AL: the local picture

30%

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

103

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wedowee)

46%

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

About 349 Roanoke residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Randolph County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Roanoke that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Roanoke compared with Randolph County and Alabama

Census figure	Roanoke	Randolph County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	13%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,372	$37,976	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Fayette, AL	17 mi	615	27%
LaGrange, GA	21 mi	4,747	27%
West Point, GA	22 mi	349	38%
Lanett, AL	22 mi	1,163	19%
Huguley, AL	22 mi	523	38%
Lineville, AL	25 mi	686	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Eamc - Lanier Home Health	Valley, AL	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 756-1950
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341
Clay County Hospital Home Care, LLC	Ashland, AL	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(256) 354-0077

Emergency hospitals near Roanoke

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama	Wedowee, AL	12 mi	not rated	(256) 357-2111
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center	Lagrange, GA	19 mi	5 of 5	(706) 882-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

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 34% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Roanoke 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 Roanoke: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Roanoke?

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 34% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Roanoke 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 Roanoke, AL