How Much is Home Health Care per Hour in Alabama?

Date Updated: July 26, 2024

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Rachel Lustbader

Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.

Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers

Home health care in Alabama costs $21 per hour. The costs for home health care may vary depending on the area of the state that the senior lives in. There are other senior care options for those who need more intensive care.

Home Health Care Costs Across Alabama

Alabama has some of the lowest home health care costs in the country and is more affordable than most of its neighboring states. Seniors living in the Birmingham area will pay the highest costs in the state, paying a median of $22.75 hourly ($4,338 monthly). Those living in Huntsville and Mobile enjoy the lowest costs, at $21 and $20 per hour, respectively ($4,004 and $3,813 monthly).

Other Senior Care Options in Alabama

Home health care provides seniors with help around the house, along with some skilled nursing services such as wound care and IV medication. For those looking for more intensive care, an assisted living facility may be a better option for around the same costs, with a median monthly cost of $3,503. Seniors needing 24/7 care may need to consider a nursing home, which comes at a more significant cost, averaging $6,676 monthly for a semiprivate room.