Mobility Assistance in Lake Providence, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lake Providence, LA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in East Carroll Parish)

167

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lake Providence)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in East Carroll Parish)

About 209 Lake Providence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 35% in East Carroll Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lake Providence that list physical therapy include Trucare Home Health, LLC and Delhi Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lake Providence compared with East Carroll Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Lake Providence	East Carroll Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	35%	25%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	13%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	41%	31%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.2%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,901	$28,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tallulah, LA	27 mi	773	36%
Delhi, LA	30 mi	405	32%
Vicksburg, MS	37 mi	3,647	25%
Beechwood, MS	39 mi	792	19%
Greenville, MS	41 mi	4,905	21%
Rayville, LA	41 mi	486	40%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trucare Home Health, LLC	Monroe, LA	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 654-8627
Delhi Home Care	Delhi, LA	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 878-5152
West Carroll Memorial Hospital Home Health	Oak Grove, LA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(318) 428-9604
Primestar Home Health Inc	Rayville, LA	41 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 329-8292

Emergency hospitals near Lake Providence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Carroll Parish Hospital	Lake Providence, LA	1.0 mi	not rated	(318) 559-4023
West Carroll Memorial Hospital	Oak Grove, LA	16 mi	not rated	(318) 428-3237

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Providence. 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 Lake Providence

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 $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lake Providence?

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 $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence, LA