Stroke Recovery Care in Semmes, AL: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Semmes, AL: the local picture

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mobile)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Mobile County)

1.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2% in Mobile County)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Semmes ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Semmes: USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC in Mobile (8.4 mi); Springhill Medical Center in Mobile (8.4 mi); USA Health University Hospital in Mobile (11 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

19 Semmes residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.4%; 8.2% in Mobile County), and 375 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Semmes compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Semmes	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	8.2%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	9.5%	9.8%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,896	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Semmes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Prichard, AL	7.1 mi	3,193	9.3%
Saraland, AL	9.1 mi	3,562	6.8%
Chickasaw, AL	10 mi	852	10%
Satsuma, AL	12 mi	1,576	12%
Mobile, AL	12 mi	35,487	7.4%
Tillmans Corner, AL	15 mi	2,704	10%

Hospitals near Semmes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC	Mobile, AL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(251) 633-1000
Springhill Medical Center	Mobile, AL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(251) 460-5220
USA Health University Hospital	Mobile, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	(251) 471-7110
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center	Mobile, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	(251) 435-4700

Home health agencies serving Semmes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 433-8172
Centerwell Home Health	Mobile, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(251) 316-0917
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Amedisys Home Health Care	Mobile, AL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 380-0492

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Semmes

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Semmes: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Semmes?

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Semmes, AL