Mobility Assistance in Jonesboro, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jonesboro, LA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Jackson Parish)

188

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jonesboro)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jackson Parish)

About 109 Jonesboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 24% in Jackson Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Jonesboro that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Jonesboro compared with Jackson Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Jonesboro	Jackson Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	9.0%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	25%	10%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,695	$40,580	—

Older residents in towns around Jonesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grambling, LA	20 mi	558	22%
Ruston, LA	21 mi	2,704	18%
Winnfield, LA	22 mi	440	41%
Arcadia, LA	25 mi	585	39%
Bawcomville, LA	35 mi	476	33%
Brownsville, LA	37 mi	698	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Natchitoches, LA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 238-3933
Centerwell Home Health	West Monroe, LA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 805-0106
Allegiance Home Health Of Northeast La	West Monroe, LA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 516-2270
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 371-3673
Elara Caring	Monroe, LA	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 340-0221
Magnolia Home Health Care, Inc	Arcadia, LA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 263-2100

Emergency hospitals near Jonesboro

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson Parish Hospital	Jonesboro, LA	1.4 mi	not rated	(318) 259-4435
Northern Louisiana Medical Center	Ruston, LA	21 mi	2 of 5	(318) 254-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Jonesboro. 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 Jonesboro

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 $2,475 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jonesboro?

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 $2,475 monthly median income of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, LA