Home care in Montgomery, AL
Non-medical caregivers across Montgomery, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Montgomery metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 4 counties of the Montgomery metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Montgomery at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Montgomery, on your schedule.
Counties in the Montgomery metro area
- Autauga County, AL
- Elmore County, AL
- Lowndes County, AL
- Montgomery County, AL
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Alabama
About home care in Montgomery
What does home care in Montgomery, AL cost? CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Montgomery median at $25 an hour for non-medical care, below the Alabama median of $27. Caregivers help with meals, bathing, errands and company. Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458 to get started.
Montgomery has 31,565 adults 65 or older, or 16% of residents, according to Census figures. Of those, 3,970 are 85 or older. In 10,952 households, someone 65 or older lives alone, and relatives may live far away. The Montgomery metro area takes in Autauga, Elmore and Lowndes counties along with Montgomery County. There, 16.4% of residents are 65 or older.
When a parent leaves Baptist Medical Center South or Jackson Hospital, families often need help fast. The Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC) coordinates services for older and disabled adults and their caregivers in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. Its number is 334-240-4680. Families can also call HomeCare.com at 800-974-3458 to compare options. HomeCare.com serves families in the Montgomery area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers and short-notice care.
Plan care in Montgomery.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Montgomery 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 $2,167/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $25/hr (Montgomery, 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 Montgomery families.
Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC)
The Central Alabama Aging Consortium coordinates services for older and disabled adults and their caregivers in Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery counties.
334-240-4680Office 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 Montgomery.
How much does home care cost in Montgomery, AL?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Montgomery median for a non-medical caregiver at $25 an hour. The Alabama median is $27 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Montgomery has a median of $4,250 a month. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can talk through payment options.
What does the Central Alabama Aging Consortium do?
The Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC) coordinates services for older and disabled adults and their caregivers in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. Call 334-240-4680. It is the Area Agency on Aging to ask about senior services and caregiver support in Montgomery County.
How fast can home care start after a stay at Jackson Hospital?
HomeCare.com offers short-notice and backup care. Families coming home from Jackson Hospital or Baptist Medical Center South can call a care advisor at 800-974-3458 and describe the need. There are no minimums and no contracts, so you can start with a few visits and adjust.
What does a non-medical caregiver do in Montgomery?
A non-medical caregiver helps with daily life. That includes companionship, meals, errands, rides, grooming, dressing and mobility help. Caregivers give medication reminders but do not administer medication. They do not give nursing care. Advanced companion care adds bathing, toileting and support for dementia. A care advisor can explain at 800-974-3458.
