Senior Transportation in Monroeville, AL

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Monroeville, AL: the local picture

5.5%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Monroe County)

24 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Evergreen)

1,304

residents 65 or older (22% of Monroeville)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Monroe County)

About 132 Monroeville households, 5.5%, have no vehicle (4.3% in Monroe County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Monroeville: Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen (24 mi); Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in Grove Hill (30 mi); D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton (30 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Monroeville compared with Monroe County and Alabama

Census figure	Monroeville	Monroe County	Alabama
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.3%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	34%	38%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,348	$33,537	—

Older residents in towns around Monroeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Evergreen, AL	21 mi	597	18%
Atmore, AL	28 mi	1,541	7.3%
Brewton, AL	32 mi	1,235	7.6%
Jackson, AL	33 mi	1,094	20%
East Brewton, AL	33 mi	298	6.6%
Thomasville, AL	37 mi	705	9.0%

Hospitals near Monroeville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Evergreen Medical Center	Evergreen, AL	24 mi	3 of 5	(251) 578-2480
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	30 mi	not rated	(251) 275-3191
D W Mcmillan Memorial Hospital	Brewton, AL	30 mi	1 of 5	(251) 867-8061
Jackson Medical Center	Jackson, AL	32 mi	not rated	(251) 246-9021

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroeville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Monroeville

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 44% of the $2,612 monthly median income of Monroeville 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Monroeville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Monroeville?

Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, about 24 mi in a straight line from the center of Monroeville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (251) 578-2480. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Monroeville?

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 44% of the $2,612 monthly median income of Monroeville 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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