Mobility Assistance in Bunkie, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bunkie, LA: the local picture

59%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Avoyelles Parish)

147

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bunkie)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Avoyelles Parish)

About 411 Bunkie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (59%; 35% in Avoyelles Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bunkie that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bunkie compared with Avoyelles Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Bunkie	Avoyelles Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	59%	35%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	30%	15%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	62%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	25%	9.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,442	$32,382	—

Older residents in towns around Bunkie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marksville, LA	14 mi	766	20%
Ville Platte, LA	19 mi	1,120	28%
Mamou, LA	26 mi	480	30%
Alexandria, LA	29 mi	7,531	32%
Oakdale, LA	29 mi	1,104	44%
Pineville, LA	30 mi	2,456	32%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Marksville, LA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 253-8978
Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana	Ville Platte, LA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 467-8080
Stat Home Health-Central	Alexandria, LA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 561-7778
Centerwell Home Health	Alexandria, LA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 487-6700
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
Bunkie Homecare	Bunkie, LA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 346-3312

Emergency hospitals near Bunkie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bunkie General Hospital	Bunkie, LA	6.7 mi	not rated	(318) 346-6681
Avoyelles Hospital	Marksville, LA	14 mi	1 of 5	(318) 253-8611

Straight-line miles from the center of Bunkie. 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 Bunkie

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 53% of the $1,787 monthly median income of Bunkie 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 Bunkie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bunkie?

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 53% of the $1,787 monthly median income of Bunkie 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.

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