Mobility Assistance in Opelousas, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Opelousas, LA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Landry Parish)

432

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Opelousas)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in St. Landry Parish)

About 686 Opelousas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in St. Landry Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Opelousas that list physical therapy include Lamm Family Care Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Opelousas compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Opelousas	St. Landry Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	8.0%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	31%
Households with no vehicle	22%	9.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,216	$33,582	—

Older residents in towns around Opelousas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sunset, LA	8.3 mi	285	9.8%
Church Point, LA	12 mi	816	22%
Carencro, LA	15 mi	1,694	32%
Ville Platte, LA	16 mi	1,120	28%
Scott, LA	20 mi	1,671	24%
Breaux Bridge, LA	20 mi	1,376	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana	Eunice, LA	19 mi	5 of 5	—	(337) 576-2978
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
Elara Caring	Opelousas, LA	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 942-5367
Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana	Ville Platte, LA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 467-8080
Lakeshore Home Health	Breaux Bridge, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 228-1045
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913

Emergency hospitals near Opelousas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Opelousas General Health System	Opelousas, LA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(337) 948-3011
Acadia St Landry	Church Point, LA	12 mi	not rated	(337) 684-5435

Straight-line miles from the center of Opelousas. 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 Opelousas

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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 Opelousas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Opelousas?

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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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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