Mobility Assistance in Troy, AL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Troy, AL: the local picture

27%

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

310

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Troy)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pike County)

About 509 Troy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 29% in Pike County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Troy that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Montgomery and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Troy compared with Pike County and Alabama

Census figure	Troy	Pike County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	29%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	9.4%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,686	$52,255	—

Older residents in towns around Troy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Luverne, AL	19 mi	588	42%
Elba, AL	27 mi	975	26%
Union Springs, AL	28 mi	556	25%
Ozark, AL	31 mi	3,213	27%
Enterprise, AL	34 mi	4,414	27%
Pike Road, AL	34 mi	1,338	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 272-0313
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	3.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Centerwell Home Health	Enterprise, AL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-0234
Amedisys Home Health	Dothan, AL	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 205-0818
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Southeast Alabama Homecare	Enterprise, AL	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 347-4800

Emergency hospitals near Troy

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Troy Regional Medical Center	Troy, AL	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(334) 670-5000
Crenshaw Community Hospital	Luverne, AL	18 mi	not rated	(334) 335-3374

Straight-line miles from the center of Troy. 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 Troy

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 20% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Troy?

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 20% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Troy 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 Troy, AL