Mobility Assistance in Tuscaloosa, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tuscaloosa, AL: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Tuscaloosa County)

1,214

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tuscaloosa)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Tuscaloosa County)

About 2,979 Tuscaloosa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Tuscaloosa County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,214 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Tuscaloosa compared with Tuscaloosa County and Alabama

Census figure	Tuscaloosa	Tuscaloosa County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.0%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,075	$49,718	—

Older residents in towns around Tuscaloosa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holt, AL	2.6 mi	491	33%
Northport, AL	4.2 mi	4,739	24%
Cottondale, AL	5.1 mi	424	19%
Coaling, AL	11 mi	198	13%
Brookwood, AL	11 mi	233	18%
Moundville, AL	17 mi	262	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hoover, AL	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 739-7800
Amedisys Home Health Of Tuscaloosa	Northport, AL	4.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 752-0606
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	90 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298

Emergency hospitals near Tuscaloosa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Dch Regional Medical Center	Tuscaloosa, AL	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(205) 759-7111
Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center	Tuscaloosa, AL	3.3 mi	not rated	(205) 759-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

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 30% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tuscaloosa?

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 30% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, AL