Mobility Assistance in Meraux, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Meraux, LA: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in St. Bernard Parish)

52

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Chalmette)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in St. Bernard Parish)

About 281 Meraux residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 31% in St. Bernard Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Meraux that list physical therapy include Vitalcaring Group and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Meraux compared with St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Meraux	St. Bernard Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	31%	25%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	13%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	8.2%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,750	$38,013	—

Older residents in towns around Meraux

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Violet, LA	2.6 mi	744	35%
Chalmette, LA	3.0 mi	2,851	30%
Arabi, LA	4.9 mi	676	42%
Terrytown, LA	6.7 mi	2,876	21%
Belle Chasse, LA	6.9 mi	1,592	26%
Timberlane, LA	7.5 mi	1,159	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Metairie, LA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(504) 831-1190
Elara Caring	Metairie, LA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(504) 469-3849
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC	Covington, LA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 892-8008
Amedisys Home Health Care	Metairie, LA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(504) 838-7080
Mercy Home Health Services	Mandeville, LA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-1699
Omni Home Care	Mandeville, LA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-5175

Emergency hospitals near Meraux

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Bernard Parish Hospital	Chalmette, LA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	(504) 826-9500
New Orleans East Hospital	New Orleans, LA	7.9 mi	not rated	(504) 592-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Meraux. 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 Meraux

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 24% of the $3,979 monthly median income of Meraux 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 Meraux: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Meraux?

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 24% of the $3,979 monthly median income of Meraux 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 Meraux, LA