Mobility Assistance in Smiths Station, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smiths Station, AL: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Lee County)

73

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Phenix City)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lee County)

About 170 Smiths Station residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Lee County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Smiths Station compared with Lee County and Alabama

Census figure	Smiths Station	Lee County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	5.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,000	$56,745	—

Older residents in towns around Smiths Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ladonia, AL	4.4 mi	436	41%
Phenix City, AL	6.2 mi	4,957	34%
Columbus, GA	13 mi	30,092	25%
Opelika, AL	19 mi	6,049	19%
Valley, AL	20 mi	1,645	33%
Cusseta, GA	22 mi	397	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Centerwell Home Health	Phenix City, AL	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 297-6900
Enhabit Home Health	Valley, AL	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(334) 768-6225
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Prime Home Health Of Lee County	Opelika, AL	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 745-7966
Homecare Of East Alabama Medical Center	Auburn, AL	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 826-3131

Emergency hospitals near Smiths Station

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital	Phenix City, AL	4.8 mi	4 of 5	(334) 732-3000
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown	Columbus, GA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(706) 571-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Smiths Station. 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 Smiths Station

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 27% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smiths Station?

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 27% of the $4,333 monthly median income of Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station, AL