Mobility Assistance in Patterson, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Patterson, LA: the local picture

22%

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

58

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morgan City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in St. Mary Parish)

About 164 Patterson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 23% in St. Mary Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Patterson that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Stat Home Health, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Patterson compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Patterson	St. Mary Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	9.5%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	15%	11%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,750	$44,947	—

Older residents in towns around Patterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayou Vista, LA	2.6 mi	799	21%
Berwick, LA	4.5 mi	613	43%
Morgan City, LA	7.2 mi	1,731	18%
Franklin, LA	14 mi	1,216	31%
Jeanerette, LA	27 mi	733	25%
Schriever, LA	29 mi	722	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Houma, LA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 872-1955
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Centerwell Home Health	Houma, LA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 223-4321
Divinity Home Health Services, LLC	Thibodaux, LA	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 262-0445
Nursing Care Home Health	Morgan City, LA	2.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 384-3478
Vitalcaring Group	Morgan City, LA	2.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 329-2273

Emergency hospitals near Patterson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner St Mary	Morgan City, LA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(985) 384-2200
Bayou Bend Health System	Franklin, LA	13 mi	not rated	(337) 828-0760

Straight-line miles from the center of Patterson. 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 Patterson

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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Patterson?

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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson, LA