Housekeeping for Seniors in Marion, AL: Help at Home

Local figures

Senior Housekeeping in Marion, AL: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty doing errands alone (15% in Perry County)

225

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (94%)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Perry County)

69

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

About 57 Marion residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (12%; 15% in Perry County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

225 Marion households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 15 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

Marion compared with Perry County and Alabama

Census figure	Marion	Perry County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	29%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	35%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.6%	12%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,264	$34,892	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Errand difficulty (65+)
Valley Grande, AL	19 mi	841	7.3%
Selma, AL	22 mi	3,193	23%
Brent, AL	23 mi	497	22%
Centreville, AL	25 mi	664	13%
Moundville, AL	31 mi	262	13%
Demopolis, AL	31 mi	1,447	20%

What it covers

What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with

Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
Laundry, ironing and changing beds
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Taking out trash and recycling

Cost

What housekeeping help costs in Marion

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 43% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Marion 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 housekeeping

Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.

Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Housekeeping in Marion: common questions

How much does housekeeping help cost in Marion?

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 43% of the $2,689 monthly median income of Marion 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).

Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?

Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.

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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.

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Marion, AL