Mobility Assistance in Kaplan, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kaplan, LA: the local picture

7.1%

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

89

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaplan)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Vermilion Parish)

About 45 Kaplan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.1%; 24% in Vermilion Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kaplan that list physical therapy include Lamm Family Care Home Health and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kaplan compared with Vermilion Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Kaplan	Vermilion Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.1%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	11%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	31%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.8%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Kaplan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Abbeville, LA	9.6 mi	2,360	30%
Maurice, LA	12 mi	390	18%
Milton, LA	15 mi	328	28%
Crowley, LA	16 mi	1,997	32%
Rayne, LA	16 mi	959	36%
Delcambre, LA	18 mi	338	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana	Eunice, LA	36 mi	5 of 5	—	(337) 576-2978
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	19 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	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 266-9996
Centerwell Home Health	Jennings, LA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(337) 616-3077

Emergency hospitals near Kaplan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital	Kaplan, LA	2.3 mi	not rated	(337) 643-8300
Abbeville General Hospital	Abbeville, LA	4.8 mi	3 of 5	(337) 893-5466

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaplan. 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 Kaplan

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. 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 Kaplan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kaplan?

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. 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 Kaplan, LA