Mobility Assistance in Delcambre, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Delcambre, LA: the local picture

17%

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

41

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Iberia)

28%

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

About 58 Delcambre residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 24% in Vermilion Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Delcambre that list physical therapy include Lamm Family Care Home Health and First Option Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Delcambre compared with Vermilion Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Delcambre	Vermilion Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	11%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	9.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,000	$37,733	—

Older residents in towns around Delcambre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Abbeville, LA	8.3 mi	2,360	30%
Youngsville, LA	10.0 mi	1,934	25%
New Iberia, LA	11 mi	5,013	29%
Milton, LA	12 mi	328	28%
Broussard, LA	13 mi	1,389	22%
Maurice, LA	13 mi	390	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 235-9741
Nursing Specialties	Lafayette, LA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 266-9996
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
Lakeshore Home Health	Breaux Bridge, LA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 228-1045
Elara Caring	Opelousas, LA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 942-5367

Emergency hospitals near Delcambre

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Iberia Medical Center	New Iberia, LA	11 mi	2 of 5	(337) 364-0441
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc	Lafayette, LA	14 mi	3 of 5	(337) 470-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Delcambre. 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 Delcambre

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 42% of the $2,250 monthly median income of Delcambre 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 Delcambre: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Delcambre?

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 42% of the $2,250 monthly median income of Delcambre 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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