Mobility Assistance in Franklinton, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Franklinton, LA: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Washington Parish)

48

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklinton)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Washington Parish)

About 185 Franklinton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 33% in Washington Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Franklinton compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Franklinton	Washington Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	33%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	13%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	12%	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,946	$37,472	—

Older residents in towns around Franklinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bogalusa, LA	18 mi	2,047	43%
Amite City, LA	23 mi	897	30%
Covington, LA	26 mi	2,183	18%
Abita Springs, LA	27 mi	446	7.4%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	15%
Hammond, LA	30 mi	2,782	33%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC	Covington, LA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 892-8008
Elara Caring	Hammond, LA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 340-8000
Elara Caring	Leesville, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 239-4779
St. Tammany Hospital Home Health	Madisonville, LA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 898-4414
Mercy Home Health Services	Mandeville, LA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-1699
Omni Home Care	Mandeville, LA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-5175

Emergency hospitals near Franklinton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Medical Center	Franklinton, LA	1.9 mi	not rated	(985) 795-4431
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital	Bogalusa, LA	17 mi	4 of 5	(985) 730-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton

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 $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Franklinton?

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 $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton, LA