Mobility Assistance in Valley Grande, AL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Valley Grande, AL: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Dallas County)

42

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

4.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Selma)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Dallas County)

About 196 Valley Grande residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 32% in Dallas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Valley Grande compared with Dallas County and Alabama

Census figure	Valley Grande	Dallas County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	32%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	10%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	41%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	14%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,385	$30,948	—

Older residents in towns around Valley Grande

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Selma, AL	4.8 mi	3,193	27%
Marion, AL	19 mi	590	34%
Brent, AL	33 mi	497	28%
Centreville, AL	33 mi	664	30%
Prattville, AL	34 mi	5,983	29%
Pine Level, AL	34 mi	712	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Selma, AL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(334) 872-6637
Amedisys Home Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 875-2550
Centerwell Home Health	Prattville, AL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 361-9806
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680
Prohealth Home Health	Auburn, AL	91 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 521-8810
Alabama Homecare	Camden, AL	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(334) 682-9050

Emergency hospitals near Valley Grande

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus	Selma, AL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(334) 418-4100
Prattville Baptist Hospital	Prattville, AL	32 mi	3 of 5	(334) 361-4267

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley Grande. 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 Valley Grande

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 36% of the $3,199 monthly median income of Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Valley Grande?

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 36% of the $3,199 monthly median income of Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande, AL