Meet the Agency
Happier At Home is a franchise location of Happier At Home, a national home care brand. This office is based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and serves the surrounding area.
They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.
About Happier At Home
Non-medical home care franchise. Provides companion care, personal care, care advocacy, and short-term recovery services.
Today the brand has 27+ offices across 14 states.
Each Happier At Home office is locally owned. That means caregivers, prices, and hours can be different from one office to another. This office hires and trains its own caregivers.
What home care helps with
Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:
- •Bathing, dressing, and grooming
- •Cooking meals and light housekeeping
- •Medicine reminders
- •Rides to doctor visits
- •Company and conversation
- •Giving family caregivers a break
How families pay for home care in Alabama
Most families pay out of pocket. In the Florence metro avg area, home care usually runs $21–$29 an hour.
Other ways to pay:
- •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
- •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.
Questions to ask before you pick
- •How do you screen and train caregivers?
- •What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
- •Who do I call at night or on weekends?
- •Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
- •How are caregivers supervised?
This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Last reviewed May 2026.
Estimated Pricing
This is an estimated rate for non-medical home care services like companionship, meal preparation, and help with daily activities. It is based on the metro area average. Actual rates may be higher or lower. Contact the agency for their current pricing.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey
Service Area & Location
Agency Headquarters
1001 Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Care Programs & Services
Daily Support Services
Coverage Hours
- Hourly Care
- Overnight Care (Awake)
- Overnight Care (Sleep Shift)
- 24-Hour Care
- Live-In Care
- Weekend Care
- Short-Term Care
- Long-Term Ongoing Care
- Respite Care
- Emergency Coverage
Personal Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming & Hygiene
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Incontinence Care
- Transfers (Bed/Chair)
- Mobility & Ambulation Support
- Feeding Assistance
Household & Companionship
- Companionship
- Meal Planning & Preparation
- Special Diet Meal Prep
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry & Linens
- Grocery Shopping
- Errands
- Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)
Cognitive & Memory
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Cognitive Engagement Activities
- Wandering Prevention
- Behavior Redirection
- Sundowning Support
Recovery & Transitional
- Post-Hospital Support
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
- Stroke Recovery Support
- Hospice Support (Non-Medical)
- Care Coordination with Family
Transportation & Errands
- Transportation (Caregiver's Vehicle)
- Medical Appointment Escort
- Accompaniment Only (Rideshare/Transit)
- Wheelchair Transport
- Social Outings
Safety & Supervision
- Safety Supervision
- Nighttime Monitoring
- Fall Prevention Monitoring
- Bedbound Care
- Two-Person Assist
Caregiver Matching & Culture
Community Experience
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Veteran-Focused Care
- Faith-Based Support
- Kosher Meal Familiarity
- Halal Meal Familiarity
- Bilingual Caregivers
- Multi-lingual Staff
Estimated team size
~10 active caregivers
Early-stage single-territory
Licensing & Protections
State Registry Status
State licensure not required
Alabama does not require non-medical home care agencies to hold a state license. This doesn’t reflect on this agency specifically — it’s a state-level regulatory choice. Ask the agency about their business registration, insurance, bonding, and caregiver background checks before choosing care.
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