Mobility Assistance in Semmes, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Semmes, AL: the local picture

27%

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

169

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mobile)

45%

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

About 375 Semmes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Mobile County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Semmes that list physical therapy include Saad Healthcare and Springhill Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Semmes compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Semmes	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	8.2%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,896	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Semmes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prichard, AL	7.1 mi	3,193	22%
Saraland, AL	9.1 mi	3,562	27%
Chickasaw, AL	10 mi	852	43%
Satsuma, AL	12 mi	1,576	22%
Mobile, AL	12 mi	35,487	21%
Tillmans Corner, AL	15 mi	2,704	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	11 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	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Centerwell Home Health	Mobile, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 316-0917
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	43 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 Semmes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC	Mobile, AL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(251) 633-1000
Springhill Medical Center	Mobile, AL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(251) 460-5220

Straight-line miles from the center of Semmes. 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 Semmes

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 Semmes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Semmes?

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 Semmes, AL