Mobility Assistance in Central, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Central, LA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in East Baton Rouge Parish)

379

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

9.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Zachary)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in East Baton Rouge Parish)

About 1,219 Central residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 22% in East Baton Rouge Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Central that list physical therapy include Stat Home Health, LLC and Vitalcaring Group; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Central compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Central	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.7%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	8.1%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$55,806	—

Older residents in towns around Central

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monticello, LA	4.9 mi	611	2.3%
Brownfields, LA	5.4 mi	699	25%
Merrydale, LA	6.0 mi	1,669	16%
Denham Springs, LA	7.4 mi	2,282	26%
Baker, LA	7.5 mi	1,390	23%
Baton Rouge, LA	10 mi	31,584	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Vitalcaring Group	Denham Springs, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 291-1230
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Chase Health Care Inc.	Baton Rouge, LA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 274-1444
Pinnacle Home Health Of Zachary	Zachary, LA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600

Emergency hospitals near Central

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lane Regional Medical Center	Zachary, LA	9.0 mi	3 of 5	(225) 658-4000
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	(225) 752-2470

Straight-line miles from the center of Central. 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 Central

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 19% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Central 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 Central: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Central?

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 19% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Central 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 Central, LA