Mobility Assistance in Thomasville, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Thomasville, AL: the local picture

33%

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

78

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grove Hill)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Clarke County)

About 204 Thomasville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Clarke County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Thomasville compared with Clarke County and Alabama

Census figure	Thomasville	Clarke County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	10%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$42,704	—

Older residents in towns around Thomasville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jackson, AL	28 mi	1,094	36%
Monroeville, AL	37 mi	1,304	41%
Demopolis, AL	41 mi	1,447	42%
Selma, AL	54 mi	3,193	27%
Livingston, AL	54 mi	350	27%
Waynesboro, MS	55 mi	850	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Selma, AL	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 872-6637
Centerwell Home Health	Butler, AL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(251) 843-2808
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Amedisys Home Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 875-2550
Alabama Homecare	Camden, AL	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 682-9050
Alabama Department Of Public Health Home Care	Montgomery, AL	89 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 206-5341

Emergency hospitals near Thomasville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	14 mi	not rated	(251) 275-3191
J Paul Jones Hospital	Camden, AL	27 mi	not rated	(334) 682-4131

Straight-line miles from the center of Thomasville. 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 Thomasville

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Thomasville 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 Thomasville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Thomasville?

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Thomasville 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 Thomasville, AL