Mobility Assistance in Bossier City, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bossier City, LA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Bossier Parish)

1,729

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shreveport)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Bossier Parish)

About 2,279 Bossier City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Bossier Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,729 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bossier City that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bossier City compared with Bossier Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Bossier City	Bossier Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.8%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,888	$51,953	—

Older residents in towns around Bossier City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Red Chute, LA	4.1 mi	905	16%
Eastwood, LA	6.0 mi	900	34%
Haughton, LA	8.8 mi	509	27%
Shreveport, LA	8.9 mi	32,214	27%
Benton, LA	12 mi	360	13%
Blanchard, LA	14 mi	396	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bossier City, LA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 742-4026
Amedisys Home Health	Shreveport, LA	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 865-8865
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 371-3673
Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La	Minden, LA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 932-6877
Louisiana Home Health	Minden, LA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(318) 377-0800
Elara Caring	Mansfield, LA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 871-5101

Emergency hospitals near Bossier City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System	Shreveport, LA	5.6 mi	3 of 5	(318) 681-5000
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)	Shreveport, LA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	(318) 424-6037

Straight-line miles from the center of Bossier City. 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 Bossier City

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 26% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Bossier City 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 Bossier City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bossier City?

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 26% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Bossier City 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 Bossier City, LA