Mobility Assistance in Union Springs, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Union Springs, AL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Bullock County)

101

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Union Springs)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bullock County)

About 139 Union Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Bullock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Union Springs compared with Bullock County and Alabama

Census figure	Union Springs	Bullock County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	3.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	39%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	10.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,454	$20,263	—

Older residents in towns around Union Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tuskegee, AL	19 mi	1,311	25%
Pike Road, AL	25 mi	1,338	18%
Troy, AL	28 mi	2,027	27%
Tallassee, AL	29 mi	1,084	42%
Emerald Mountain, AL	31 mi	370	5.9%
Redland, AL	34 mi	906	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 272-0313
Amedisys Home Health Of Opelika	Opelika, AL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(334) 887-7234
Enhabit Home Health	Troy, AL	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 566-9238
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Troy Regional Medical Center Home Health	Troy, AL	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 403-4520
Community Home Health	Tallassee, AL	30 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(334) 283-4522

Emergency hospitals near Union Springs

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bullock County Hospital	Union Springs, AL	0.3 mi	not rated	(334) 738-2140
Bullock County Hospital	Union Springs, AL	0.3 mi	not rated	(334) 738-2140

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Springs. 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 Union Springs

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Union Springs?

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 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs 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 Union Springs, AL