Mobility Assistance in Scottsboro, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Scottsboro, AL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Jackson County)

287

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

9.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Scottsboro)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Jackson County)

About 916 Scottsboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 29% in Jackson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Scottsboro compared with Jackson County and Alabama

Census figure	Scottsboro	Jackson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	8.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,904	$43,363	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rainsville, AL	16 mi	1,430	22%
Henagar, AL	18 mi	402	26%
New Hope, AL	22 mi	291	14%
Guntersville, AL	22 mi	1,892	23%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	23 mi	339	16%
Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	2,311	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Huntsville, AL	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 881-3266
Amedisys Home Health Of Fort Payne	Rainesville, AL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 844-8303
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne	Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 524-2411
Medical Centers Homecare	Albertville, AL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 878-5811
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Scottsboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Highlands Medical Center	Scottsboro, AL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(256) 259-4444
Dekalb Regional Medical Center	Fort Payne, AL	19 mi	2 of 5	(256) 845-3150

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsboro. 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 Scottsboro

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 $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Scottsboro?

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 $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro, AL