Mobility Assistance in New Roads, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Roads, LA: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Pointe Coupee Parish)

267

residents 85 or older (6.1% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Roads)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pointe Coupee Parish)

About 359 New Roads residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 26% in Pointe Coupee Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Roads that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Roads compared with Pointe Coupee Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	New Roads	Pointe Coupee Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	26%	25%
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	7.6%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,218	$47,500	—

Older residents in towns around New Roads

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Zachary, LA	17 mi	2,768	26%
Jackson, LA	17 mi	389	17%
Baker, LA	19 mi	1,390	23%
Brownfields, LA	22 mi	699	25%
Port Allen, LA	23 mi	1,194	18%
Brusly, LA	24 mi	441	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Pinnacle Home Health Of Zachary	Zachary, LA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600
Chase Health Care Inc.	Baton Rouge, LA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 274-1444
Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 248-8600
Centerwell Home Health	Plaquemine, LA	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 687-8188

Emergency hospitals near New Roads

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pointe Coupee General Hospital	New Roads, LA	0.8 mi	not rated	(225) 638-6331
West Feliciana Parish Hospital	Saint Francisville, LA	12 mi	not rated	(225) 635-3811

Straight-line miles from the center of New Roads. 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 New Roads

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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 New Roads: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Roads?

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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.

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