Mobility Assistance in Arcadia, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Arcadia, LA: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Bienville Parish)

97

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Arcadia)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Bienville Parish)

About 189 Arcadia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 27% in Bienville Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

97 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Arcadia that list physical therapy include Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La and Louisiana Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Arcadia compared with Bienville Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Arcadia	Bienville Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	27%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	8.1%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	63%	44%	31%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$19,777	$32,802	—

Older residents in towns around Arcadia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grambling, LA	13 mi	558	22%
Ruston, LA	17 mi	2,704	18%
Homer, LA	19 mi	343	15%
Minden, LA	21 mi	1,966	25%
Jonesboro, LA	25 mi	756	17%
Haynesville, LA	31 mi	558	26%

Home health agencies serving Arcadia (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La	Minden, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 932-6877
Louisiana Home Health	Minden, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(318) 377-0800
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 371-3673
Centerwell Home Health	West Monroe, LA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 805-0106
Amedisys Home Health	Shreveport, LA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 865-8865
Alphacare Home Health, Inc.	Monroe, LA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 323-7097

Emergency hospitals near Arcadia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bienville Medical Center	Arcadia, LA	0.4 mi	not rated	(318) 263-4700
Northern Louisiana Medical Center	Ruston, LA	16 mi	2 of 5	(318) 254-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcadia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Arcadia

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $1,648 monthly median income of Arcadia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Arcadia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Arcadia?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $1,648 monthly median income of Arcadia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Arcadia, LA