Mobility Assistance in Delhi, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Delhi, LA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Richland Parish)

86

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Delhi)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Richland Parish)

About 116 Delhi residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Richland Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Delhi compared with Richland Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Delhi	Richland Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	25%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,696	$37,922	—

Older residents in towns around Delhi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rayville, LA	16 mi	486	40%
Tallulah, LA	18 mi	773	36%
Winnsboro, LA	24 mi	795	54%
Swartz, LA	30 mi	655	17%
Lake Providence, LA	30 mi	644	32%
Lakeshore, LA	32 mi	234	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Winnsboro, LA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 435-4366
Elara Caring	Monroe, LA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 340-0221
Stat Home Health North, LLC	Monroe, LA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 410-1344
Alphacare Home Health, Inc.	Monroe, LA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 323-7097
Allegiance Home Health Of Northeast La	West Monroe, LA	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 516-2270
Haven Home Health Inc	Monroe, LA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 324-8632

Emergency hospitals near Delhi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi	Delhi, LA	4.3 mi	not rated	(318) 878-5171
Richardson Medical Center	Rayville, LA	15 mi	not rated	(318) 728-8292

Straight-line miles from the center of Delhi. 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 Delhi

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 36% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Delhi 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 Delhi: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Delhi?

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 36% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Delhi 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.

More near Delhi

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Other care in Delhi

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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 Delhi, LA