Tigist E.
Southside, AL · in Southside · 9 yrs experience
I'm a patient, steady caregiver with 9 years of experience, especially with Alzheimer's and dementia care. I'm a good cook and happy to follow dietary restrictions —…
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Southside, Alabama
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Showing 1 – 12 of 17 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.
Maria E.
Glencoe, AL · about 5 mi from Southside · 2 yrs experience
I offer post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation support, backed by 2 years of experience in private homes and assisted-living settings. I'm a good cook and happy to…
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Hanh S.
Rainbow City, AL · about 5 mi from Southside · 11 yrs experience
I'm a patient, steady caregiver with 11 years of experience, especially with Parkinson's, stroke recovery and other chronic conditions. I'm a good cook and happy to…
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Nathan P.
Gadsden, AL · about 9 mi from Southside · 6 yrs experience
For the past 6 years I've worked with seniors in Gadsden and nearby, mostly on companionship and help with daily living. Dignity matters to me. I'm discreet with…
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Keisha H.
Hokes Bluff, AL · about 9 mi from Southside · 13 yrs experience
I'm a CPR-trained caregiver with 13 years of hands-on experience in appointments, errands and getting out of the house safely. I like to build routines around what the…
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Hao L.
Alexandria, AL · about 10 mi from Southside · 11 yrs experience
For the past 11 years I've worked with seniors in Alexandria and nearby, mostly on Parkinson's, stroke recovery and other chronic conditions. I believe in keeping people…
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Diego H.
Attalla, AL · about 11 mi from Southside · 10 yrs experience
I've spent 10 years caring for older adults, with a focus on Parkinson's, stroke recovery and other chronic conditions. I'm patient with repetition and never rush…
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Yuki R.
Anniston, AL · about 14 mi from Southside · 1 yr experience
I came to caregiving from restaurant work, and 1 years in I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm strongest with respite care that gives family caregivers a real break.…
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Rosa B.
Jacksonville, AL · about 15 mi from Southside · 11 yrs experience
Warm, organized and unflappable — that's how my client families describe me. 11 years of experience, with a specialty in hospice and end-of-life comfort care. Dignity…
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Lourdes P.
Weaver, AL · about 15 mi from Southside · 5 yrs experience
I'm a CPR-trained caregiver with 5 years of hands-on experience in respite care that gives family caregivers a real break. I believe in keeping people as independent as…
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Ramon P.
Saks, AL · about 16 mi from Southside · 17 yrs experience
For the past 17 years I've worked with seniors in Calhoun County and nearby, mostly on post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation support. I believe in keeping people as…
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Marcus B.
Boaz, AL · about 19 mi from Southside · 9 yrs experience
I came to caregiving from caring for a parent, and 9 years in I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm strongest with post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation support.…
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At a glance
Senior care in Southside, AL at a glance
17
caregivers within 25 miles
$25.88
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$13.39
median aide wage in Alabama (BLS, May 2025)
9,483
residents of Southside (Census ACS 2020–2024)
Posted rates come from live caregiver profiles. The aide wage is the BLS figure for employed home health and personal care aides in Alabama, a benchmark rather than a private rate.
Questions
Common senior care questions in Southside, AL
How do I find senior care near me in Southside, AL?
Start with the 17 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of Southside. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near Southside see it and can apply. For free local services and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).
What types of senior care services are available in Southside?
Private caregivers provide non-medical help at home: companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and rides, bathing, dressing and toileting, mobility help, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, and overnight or live-in care. Skilled nursing, such as injections or wound care, needs a licensed home health agency.
How much does senior care cost in Southside in 2026?
Caregivers within 25 miles of Southside list an average of $25.88 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (17 profiles, October 2026). Home health and personal care aides in Alabama earn a median $13.39 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Agencies bill families more than that to cover their costs. When you hire directly you agree the rate with the caregiver, and CaregiverConnect takes no commission.
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state-approved training program and competency exam and is listed on the state nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training for nursing home aides. A home health aide (HHA) working for a Medicare-certified home health agency must also meet a federal 75-hour training or competency standard. Both can help with personal care. Neither does skilled nursing. Rules for private, non-medical caregivers vary by state.
How do I choose the right senior caregiver?
Write down the tasks and hours you need, then interview more than one caregiver. Ask about experience with similar needs (dementia, transfers, diabetes), call at least two references, verify identity and any certifications, and consider a paid trial shift. Put duties, hours, pay and notice in a written agreement. Our hiring guide has a checklist.
How should families plan and talk about senior care?
Involve the older adult from the start and ask what matters most to them. Agree who in the family coordinates, what the budget is and who pays. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care at home. Medicaid home care programs, veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance may. Revisit the plan as needs change. The Medicaid programs guide explains the options.
Guides
Senior care guides
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
In-home care services: what they include, who provides them and how to choose
What in-home care services cover, how non-medical home care differs from Medicare home health, who provides care in California (licensed organizations, home health agencies, IHSS, private caregivers) and the questions to ask before you choose.
Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states
How Medicaid pays relatives through self-directed and consumer-directed care, structured family caregiving, the spouse and parent rules, a sourced table for 12 states, VA alternatives and how to apply.
Nearby
Senior care providers in nearby cities
- Rainbow City Senior Care
- Glencoe Senior Care
- Gadsden Senior Care
- Attalla Senior Care
- Hokes Bluff Senior Care
- Alexandria Senior Care
- Weaver Senior Care
- Saks Senior Care
- Jacksonville Senior Care
- West End-Cobb Town Senior Care
- Anniston Senior Care
- Oxford Senior Care
- Lincoln Senior Care
- Boaz Senior Care
- Piedmont Senior Care
- Choccolocco Senior Care
- Odenville Senior Care
- Pell City Senior Care
- Centre Senior Care
- Oneonta Senior Care
- Albertville Senior Care
- Springville Senior Care
- Margaret Senior Care
- Heflin Senior Care
- Argo Senior Care
- Talladega Senior Care
- Remlap Senior Care
- Moody Senior Care
- Trussville Senior Care
- Guntersville Senior Care
- Clay Senior Care
- Pinson Senior Care
- Grayson Valley Senior Care
- Leeds Senior Care
- Arab Senior Care
- Center Point Senior Care
- Lineville Senior Care
- Rainsville Senior Care
- Fort Payne Senior Care
- Irondale Senior Care
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