Senior care in Birmingham.
Across Birmingham, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 35203
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 35203
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Birmingham.
Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County in central Alabama and is home to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. We help families across downtown, Southside, Five Points South, Avondale, Highland Park and Ensley.
Ask any Alabama home care agency about its state license or registration, its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Tell us where in Birmingham you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Jefferson County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Elderly and Disabled Waiver in Jefferson County
Alabama Medicaid’s Elderly and Disabled Waiver may pay for personal care, homemaker help, companion services, respite, adult day health and home-delivered meals. It is for older adults and people with disabilities who would otherwise need nursing home care and who meet Medicaid’s money and medical rules. Call 1-800-AGE-LINE at 800-243-5463 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center, which can screen you for the waiver. United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County can also point you to local help: 205-458-3330.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Birmingham and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County
Run by United Way, it is the county’s Area Agency on Aging for Older Americans Act services in Jefferson County.
205-458-3330Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama
A nonprofit with its office on Office Park Drive in Birmingham that supports families living with dementia across Alabama.
205-871-7970Do you serve all of Birmingham?
Yes. We help families across Birmingham and nearby communities, including Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills and Fairfield.
How much does home care cost in Birmingham?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Jefferson County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Birmingham?
Start with United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County at 205-458-3330.
How do I get help paying for home care in Birmingham?
Alabama Medicaid’s Elderly and Disabled Waiver may pay for personal care, homemaker help, companion services, respite, adult day health and home-delivered meals. It is for older adults and people with disabilities who would otherwise need nursing home care and who meet Medicaid’s money and medical rules. Call 1-800-AGE-LINE at 800-243-5463 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center, which can screen you for the waiver.
Where can I find dementia support in Birmingham?
Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama is at 205-871-7970. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Birmingham?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Birmingham is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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