Mobility Assistance in Monroe, LA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Monroe, LA: the local picture

23%

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

1,467

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroe)

37%

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

About 1,643 Monroe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Ouachita Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,467 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Monroe that list physical therapy include Alphacare Home Health, Inc. and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Monroe compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Monroe	Ouachita Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	8.8%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	31%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.6%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,120	$44,574	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lakeshore, LA	2.8 mi	234	29%
West Monroe, LA	4.3 mi	2,172	25%
Richwood, LA	4.9 mi	249	46%
Brownsville, LA	5.4 mi	698	23%
Bawcomville, LA	6.6 mi	476	33%
Swartz, LA	6.8 mi	655	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphacare Home Health, Inc.	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 323-7097
Elara Caring	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 340-0221
Stat Home Health North, LLC	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 410-1344
Centerwell Home Health	West Monroe, LA	5.8 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	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 516-2270
Elara Caring	Winnsboro, LA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 435-4366

Emergency hospitals near Monroe

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fmol Health St Francis	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	(318) 966-4000
Glenwood Regional Medical Center	West Monroe, LA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	(318) 329-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

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 33% of the $2,843 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Monroe?

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 33% of the $2,843 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe, LA