Mobility Assistance in Gonzales, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gonzales, LA: the local picture

26%

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

224

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Donaldsonville)

38%

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

About 543 Gonzales residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 22% in Ascension Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Gonzales compared with Ascension Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Gonzales	Ascension Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.6%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	4.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,196	$58,633	—

Older residents in towns around Gonzales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prairieville, LA	7.3 mi	3,884	21%
Donaldsonville, LA	9.1 mi	1,126	15%
St. Gabriel, LA	11 mi	543	17%
Old Jefferson, LA	12 mi	1,946	18%
Village St. George, LA	13 mi	1,346	16%
Shenandoah, LA	14 mi	3,465	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	28 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	2.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Vitalcaring Group	Denham Springs, LA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 291-1230
Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600
Cypress Home Health	Baton Rouge, LA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 761-1592

Emergency hospitals near Gonzales

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Prevost Memorial Hospital	Donaldsonville, LA	8.9 mi	not rated	(225) 473-7931
Womans Hospital	Baton Rouge, LA	13 mi	4 of 5	(225) 927-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Gonzales. 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 Gonzales

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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gonzales?

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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales, LA