Mobility Assistance in DeRidder, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in DeRidder, LA: the local picture

33%

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

183

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Deridder)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Beauregard Parish)

About 527 DeRidder residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Beauregard Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving DeRidder that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

DeRidder compared with Beauregard Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	DeRidder	Beauregard Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	50%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,852	$47,849	—

Older residents in towns around DeRidder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Polk South, LA	15 mi	24	0.0%
Leesville, LA	20 mi	844	33%
Newton, TX	27 mi	330	15%
DeQuincy, LA	29 mi	801	36%
Moss Bluff, LA	37 mi	2,510	18%
Oakdale, LA	38 mi	1,104	44%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bossier City, LA	120 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 742-4026
Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC	Deridder, LA	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 462-3747
Centerwell Home Health	Jennings, LA	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(337) 616-3077
Elara Caring	Jennings, LA	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 824-5453
Elara Caring	Leesville, LA	175 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 239-4779
Beauregard Home Health	Deridder, LA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(337) 462-7188

Emergency hospitals near DeRidder

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beauregard Memorial Hospital	Deridder, LA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(337) 462-7100
Bayne-Jones Ach (Ft Johnson)	Fort Johnson, LA	15 mi	not rated	(337) 531-3118

Straight-line miles from the center of DeRidder. 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 DeRidder

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 20% of the $4,738 monthly median income of DeRidder 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 DeRidder: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in DeRidder?

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 20% of the $4,738 monthly median income of DeRidder 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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