Mobility Assistance in Marksville, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Marksville, LA: the local picture

20%

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

152

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Marksville)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Avoyelles Parish)

About 143 Marksville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 35% in Avoyelles Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Marksville that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Stat Home Health-Central; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Marksville compared with Avoyelles Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Marksville	Avoyelles Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	35%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	15%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	53%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	31%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.8%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Marksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bunkie, LA	14 mi	758	59%
Pineville, LA	25 mi	2,456	32%
Alexandria, LA	27 mi	7,531	32%
Ball, LA	29 mi	389	41%
Ville Platte, LA	33 mi	1,120	28%
Jena, LA	39 mi	623	35%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Marksville, LA	1.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 253-8978
Stat Home Health-Central	Alexandria, LA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 561-7778
Centerwell Home Health	Alexandria, LA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 487-6700
Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana	Ville Platte, LA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 467-8080
Bunkie Homecare	Bunkie, LA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 346-3312
Amedisys Home Health Services	Alexandria, LA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(318) 445-2846

Emergency hospitals near Marksville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Avoyelles Hospital	Marksville, LA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	(318) 253-8611
Bunkie General Hospital	Bunkie, LA	19 mi	not rated	(318) 346-6681

Straight-line miles from the center of Marksville. 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 Marksville

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 Marksville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Marksville?

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 Marksville, LA