Mobility Assistance in Jeanerette, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jeanerette, LA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Iberia Parish)

73

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Iberia)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Iberia Parish)

About 181 Jeanerette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 26% in Iberia Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jeanerette that list physical therapy include First Option Home Health and Nursing Specialties; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jeanerette compared with Iberia Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Jeanerette	Iberia Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	26%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	11%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	14%	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,630	$40,482	—

Older residents in towns around Jeanerette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Iberia, LA	11 mi	5,013	29%
Franklin, LA	13 mi	1,216	31%
St. Martinville, LA	17 mi	1,524	28%
Delcambre, LA	19 mi	338	17%
Broussard, LA	23 mi	1,389	22%
Youngsville, LA	23 mi	1,934	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 235-9741
Nursing Specialties	Lafayette, LA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 266-9996
Lakeshore Home Health	Breaux Bridge, LA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 228-1045
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
Elara Caring	Opelousas, LA	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 942-5367
Jeff Davis Md Homecare	Jennings, LA	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 824-1188

Emergency hospitals near Jeanerette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Iberia Medical Center	New Iberia, LA	10 mi	2 of 5	(337) 364-0441
Bayou Bend Health System	Franklin, LA	14 mi	not rated	(337) 828-0760

Straight-line miles from the center of Jeanerette. 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 Jeanerette

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 38% of the $2,469 monthly median income of Jeanerette 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 Jeanerette: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jeanerette?

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 38% of the $2,469 monthly median income of Jeanerette 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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