Mobility Assistance in Bogalusa, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bogalusa, LA: the local picture

43%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Washington Parish)

177

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bogalusa)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Washington Parish)

About 859 Bogalusa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 33% in Washington Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bogalusa that list physical therapy include Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bogalusa compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Bogalusa	Washington Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	33%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	13%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	18%	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,108	$37,472	—

Older residents in towns around Bogalusa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklinton, LA	18 mi	592	36%
Hide-A-Way Lake, MS	19 mi	707	16%
Poplarville, MS	20 mi	332	14%
Picayune, MS	20 mi	2,353	34%
Nicholson, MS	22 mi	433	21%
Abita Springs, LA	23 mi	446	7.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC	Covington, LA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 892-8008
Elara Caring	Hammond, LA	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 340-8000
Mercy Home Health Services	Mandeville, LA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-1699
Omni Home Care	Mandeville, LA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-5175
St. Tammany Hospital Home Health	Madisonville, LA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 898-4414
Stat Home Health Triton	Hammond, LA	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 956-7041

Emergency hospitals near Bogalusa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital	Bogalusa, LA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(985) 730-6700
Riverside Medical Center	Franklinton, LA	16 mi	not rated	(985) 795-4431

Straight-line miles from the center of Bogalusa. 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 Bogalusa

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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bogalusa?

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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa, LA