Mobility Assistance in Satsuma, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Satsuma, AL: the local picture

22%

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

129

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mobile)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

About 340 Satsuma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 24% in Mobile County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Satsuma compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Satsuma	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.2%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,783	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Satsuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Saraland, AL	2.8 mi	3,562	27%
Chickasaw, AL	6.0 mi	852	43%
Prichard, AL	7.1 mi	3,193	22%
Semmes, AL	12 mi	1,370	27%
Mobile, AL	13 mi	35,487	21%
Spanish Fort, AL	15 mi	2,179	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Mobile, AL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 316-0917
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Amedisys Home Health Care	Mobile, AL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 380-0492
Amedisys Home Health Of Citronelle	Citronelle, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 866-3261

Emergency hospitals near Satsuma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
USA Health University Hospital	Mobile, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	(251) 471-7110
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center	Mobile, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	(251) 435-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Satsuma. 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 Satsuma

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 31% of the $3,732 monthly median income of Satsuma 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 Satsuma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Satsuma?

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 31% of the $3,732 monthly median income of Satsuma 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 Satsuma, AL