Right at Home Mobile, AL
6420 Hillcrest Park Ct, Unit 4A, Mobile, AL, 36695
4.6
(83 reviews)
"Great service. Very pleased. Would recommend...."
READ MOREMajor Alabama city Mobile appears on the 2022 Caring Senior Living Report for its exceptional affordable senior housing options. The city’s also home to Ascension Providence Hospital, cited by U.S. News & World Report as particularly skilled in kidney failure, stroke and COPD care. According to data from the 2021 Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey, both home care services and home health care services in Mobile cost an average of $3,813 per month, which is significantly lower than the national average. In some cases, the cost of home health care may be higher, as basic home care is mostly concerned with personal needs, but home health care provides support from licensed medical professionals.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Mobile area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
6420 Hillcrest Park Ct, Unit 4A, Mobile, AL, 36695
4.6
(83 reviews)
"Great service. Very pleased. Would recommend...."
READ MORE2411 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL, 36607
5.0
(6 reviews)
"they steal taking care of my 91 yr old aunt. she has dementia. the staff is very caring. ..they fit in as one of the family great caring staff!..."
READ MORE6304 Piccadilly Square Drive, Ste 1 , Mobile, AL, 36609
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Mom just needed some assistance post- rehab at home for 2 1/2 months. They filled all the requested shifts which initially were ATC. Every caregiver was appropriate but of course some were just absolutely wonderful! I will definitely utilize Sout..."
READ MORE1048 Stanton Road, Daphne, AL, 36526
3.5
(4 reviews)
"Synergy was professional. Their managers were very thorough and they want to fix any issues if you have issues. They’re very willing to talk to you about them, to work them out and know that every family is different and have individual needs. They t..."
READ MORE600 Bel Air Blvd , Mobile, AL, 36606
4.6
(14 reviews)
601 Bel Air Blvd., Suite 201 E, Mobile, AL, 36606
5.0
(9 reviews)
"Out of all the Agencies we have tried for love one , We were more impressed with Care at Home South Alabama . They were always professional, the Administrative staff were very responsive and easy to work with, the caregivers were reliable, well t..."
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5319 Hwy 90 West Suite 102 #159 , Mobile, AL, 36619
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The service i received from this provider exceeded all my expectations. My grandmother received the most professional and courtesy service imaginable. She couldn't stop raving about how sweet, caring and clean the associate was. I take my hat off t..."
READ MORE7004 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL, 36116
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Very professional. Reasonably priced. The administrator answered all questions to our satisfaction and we felt very comfortable putting our loved one in their care. I would definitely recommend this company. ..."
READ MORE5601 Nevius Rd., Suite B, Mobile, AL, 36619
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This company took care of my grandmother for 2 years, around the clock care until she passed away. The caregivers were super friendly and attentive. The staff was easy to work with and always available. They took care of everything! My family is extr..."
READ MORE917 Western America Circle, Mobile, AL, 36609
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I am currently using Home Care Associates and would not choose another company. My parents caregivers have been attentive and reliable. The sweet ladies have gotten mom and dad into a routine. I trust these ladies 100% and I know they will send me up..."
READ MORE5901 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL, 36608
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been using Visiting Angels. We chose them because we saw a commercial on TV. However, the person who came out to interview and evaluate my mom was very professional and organized. The person we have now is very sweet to my mom even though she..."
READ MORE1111 Oakfield dr, Brandon, FL, 33511
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It's been about two months now, and been pretty good. Adelphi have been very helpful to me and my wife. They help with my medicines. I could never tell which ones are for my blood pressure or which ones for cholesterol. They always help when they exp..."
READ MORE8315 Willow Trace Court East, Wilmer, AL, 36587
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My Happy Seniors has proven to be very helpful to my father who is 81. He is a widow who lives alone and as my brother and I work FT during the week, it has given us great peace of mind knowing that someone from My Happy Seniors is with my Dad durin..."
READ MORE1850 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL, 36606
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We just started with this company and apparently they have a new owner. The owner has checked in on my parents at least 3 times since last Monday. So far so good! I love the ladies they send also!..."
READ MORE62 Midtown Park East, Mobile, AL, 36606
63 South Royal Street Suite 710, Mobile, AL, 36602
"Hello, my name is Karen Stone and I am the Area Manager for a company in your area called Helping Hands of Alabama. I am writing to introdu..."
READ MORE1301 Azalea Rd, Mobile, AL, 36693
808 Downtowner Blvd., Ste B, Mobile, AL, 36609
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
READ MORE1515 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL, 36609
" You don't have to live in an assisted living facility to get the day-to-day help you need. Whether you are sick, recuperating from surger..."
READ MORE1678 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, 35216
Although Mobile’s average monthly price of $3,813 is over a thousand dollars cheaper than the national average, it’s also identical to Alabama’s average. The state’s highest reported price, $4,814 in Daphne, is still comfortably below the national average. The state’s largest city, Huntsville, is slightly more expensive than Mobile at $4,004 a month. Meanwhile, Auburn is somewhat cheaper than Mobile at $3,527 a month, and seniors in Anniston see prices below $3,000.
Mobile
$3,813
Alabama
$3,813
The United States
$4,957
Huntsville
$4,004
Anniston
$2,955
Daphne
$4,814
Auburn
$3,527
Other senior care options in Mobile are also less expensive than elsewhere in the nation. Assisted living care, which may be more suited for outgoing seniors than home care, costs an average of $3,523 a month. Nursing home care is nearly twice as expensive as assisted living care, but also involves more direct support from medical professionals. Adult day health care is considerably less costly than the other options and can be a good fit for filling coverage gaps in a primary caretaker’s schedule. However, it’s not usually ideal for seniors who have difficulty getting around on their own.
Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$3,813
Adult Day Health Care
$1,083
Assisted Living
$3,523
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,692
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Multiple nonprofit organizations, community initiatives and government agencies provide services for Mobile’s seniors. Some of these programs have income limitations, but all are available to eligible applicants at little or no cost.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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South Alabama Regional Planning (SARPC) Commission | (251) 706-4680 | The SARPC is the Area Agency on Aging for Mobile and provides extensive resources for area seniors, including options counseling that can help them determine what kind of care best suits their medical situations. Agency representatives also help seniors find low-cost prescription medication and apply for public benefits. |
Alabama Senior Property Tax Exemption | (251) 344-4737 | Alabama lets all residents 65 years of age and older waive state-level property taxes on a homestead that's less than 160 acres. County-level property taxes may also be waived for seniors under certain income levels. The applying senior must own the property and use it as their primary residence. |
Mobile Community Action | (251) 457-5700 | Mobile homeowners can apply for the U.S. Department of Energy's weatherization assistance through this community nonprofit. This program works by providing funding for home upgrades, such as replacing faulty HVAC systems and drafty doors and windows. While the upgrades are free for qualifying residents, yearly funding is limited. |
Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC) | (251) 479-0649 | Homebound Mobile adults aged 60 and up are eligible to participate in the DWCC's meal delivery program, which runs five days a week and doubles as a wellness check program. Seniors who can leave their homes can also take advantage of the DWCC's free local transportation services. |
Goodwill Gulf Coast | (251) 300-6094 | This Goodwill branch runs a medical donation and supply circle across its six Goodwill locations in and around Mobile. Its equipment, which includes mobility devices, such as walkers, wheelchairs and canes as well as bathroom safety items such as shower chairs, is available for no cost. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.