Home care in Birmingham, AL
Non-medical caregivers across Birmingham, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Birmingham metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 7 counties of the Birmingham metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Birmingham at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Birmingham, on your schedule.
Counties in the Birmingham metro area
- Bibb County, AL
- Blount County, AL
- Chilton County, AL
- Jefferson County, AL
- St. Clair County, AL
- Shelby County, AL
- Walker County, AL
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Alabama
About home care in Birmingham
Home care in Birmingham, AL is non-medical help at home, such as meals, bathing, errands and company. CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Birmingham median at $28 an hour, a little above the Alabama median of $27. To start in Jefferson County, call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458.
Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, and the metro area reaches into Shelby, St. Clair, Walker and Blount counties. Census figures show 32,486 adults 65 or older live in the city, or 16.4% of residents. Of those, 3,365 are 85 or older. In 11,847 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. Across the metro area, 17.1% of residents are 65 or older.
Families often start looking for help when a parent leaves UAB Hospital, UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham or Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital. United Way's Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County lists several services. They include Alabama CARES caregiver support, homemaker and personal care, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. HomeCare.com serves families in the Birmingham area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers.
Plan care in Birmingham.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Birmingham area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,427/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $28/hr (Birmingham, AL)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Birmingham families.
United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County
United Way's Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County lists Alabama CARES caregiver support, homemaker and personal care, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center among its services.
1-800-243-5463Health systems near Birmingham
- UAB Hospital
- UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham (formerly Ascension St. Vincent's)
- Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (ADSS)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
334-242-5753Alabama programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in AlabamaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Birmingham.
What is the cost of home care in Birmingham, AL?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Birmingham median for a non-medical caregiver at $28 an hour. The Alabama median is $27 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Birmingham has a median of $6,303 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
What senior services are available in Jefferson County?
United Way's Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County lists Alabama CARES caregiver support, homemaker and personal care, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. Call 1-800-243-5463. Alabama CARES supports family caregivers of adults age 60 or older with training and respite. Ask the agency which services fit your family.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at UAB Hospital?
Yes, with non-medical help at home. A caregiver can assist with meals, bathing, mobility, errands and medication reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing care or wound care. HomeCare.com offers short-notice care, so call 800-974-3458 as soon as discharge planning starts at UAB Hospital or Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital.
Is live-in care available in Birmingham?
Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care uses one dedicated caregiver who needs breaks and rest periods. 24-hour care uses several caregivers in shifts. Both are non-medical. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can help you decide which fits.
