Mobility Assistance in Jackson, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jackson, LA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in East Feliciana Parish)

12

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

13 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Francisville)

29%

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

About 54 Jackson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in East Feliciana Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Jackson compared with East Feliciana Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Jackson	East Feliciana Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.4%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	36%	31%
Households with no vehicle	17%	5.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,988	$50,893	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zachary, LA	12 mi	2,768	26%
New Roads, LA	17 mi	1,181	33%
Baker, LA	18 mi	1,390	23%
Brownfields, LA	21 mi	699	25%
Central, LA	22 mi	5,474	22%
Merrydale, LA	24 mi	1,669	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Pinnacle Home Health Of Zachary	Zachary, LA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600
Chase Health Care Inc.	Baton Rouge, LA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 274-1444
Centerwell Home Health	Plaquemine, LA	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 687-8188
Apex Home Health, LLC	Hammond, LA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 662-0552

Emergency hospitals near Jackson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Feliciana Parish Hospital	Saint Francisville, LA	13 mi	not rated	(225) 635-3811
Lane Regional Medical Center	Zachary, LA	13 mi	3 of 5	(225) 658-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 29% of the $3,249 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jackson?

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 29% of the $3,249 monthly median income of Jackson 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Jackson, LA