Mobility Assistance in Donaldsonville, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Donaldsonville, LA: the local picture

15%

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

141

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Donaldsonville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Ascension Parish)

About 160 Donaldsonville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 22% in Ascension Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Donaldsonville that list physical therapy include Stat Home Health, LLC and Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Donaldsonville compared with Ascension Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Donaldsonville	Ascension Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	6.6%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	31%
Households with no vehicle	26%	4.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,388	$58,633	—

Older residents in towns around Donaldsonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gonzales, LA	9.1 mi	2,246	26%
St. Gabriel, LA	13 mi	543	17%
Prairieville, LA	15 mi	3,884	21%
Lutcher, LA	17 mi	865	14%
Gramercy, LA	18 mi	451	34%
Village St. George, LA	19 mi	1,346	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Centerwell Home Health	Plaquemine, LA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 687-8188
Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600
Divinity Home Health Services, LLC	Thibodaux, LA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 262-0445

Emergency hospitals near Donaldsonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Prevost Memorial Hospital	Donaldsonville, LA	0.5 mi	not rated	(225) 473-7931
Assumption Community Hospital	Napoleonville, LA	12 mi	not rated	(985) 369-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Donaldsonville. 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 Donaldsonville

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 32% of the $2,949 monthly median income of Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Donaldsonville?

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 32% of the $2,949 monthly median income of Donaldsonville 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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