Mobility Assistance in Houma, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Houma, LA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Terrebonne Parish)

373

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Houma)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Terrebonne Parish)

About 1,365 Houma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 27% in Terrebonne Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Houma that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Stat Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Houma compared with Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Houma	Terrebonne Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	27%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	8.0%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,165	$44,038	—

Older residents in towns around Houma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayou Cane, LA	4.1 mi	2,763	31%
Bayou Blue, LA	4.4 mi	1,277	19%
Gray, LA	8.2 mi	853	26%
Raceland, LA	11 mi	1,530	28%
Chauvin, LA	11 mi	412	20%
Lockport, LA	12 mi	588	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Houma, LA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 872-1955
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Centerwell Home Health	Houma, LA	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 223-4321
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Divinity Home Health Services, LLC	Thibodaux, LA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 262-0445
Covenant Home Health, LLC	Metairie, LA	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(504) 831-8000

Emergency hospitals near Houma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center	Houma, LA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	(985) 873-2200
Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish	Houma, LA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	(985) 873-4141

Straight-line miles from the center of Houma. 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 Houma

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 25% of the $3,764 monthly median income of Houma 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 Houma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Houma?

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 25% of the $3,764 monthly median income of Houma 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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