Mobility Assistance in Pearl River, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pearl River, LA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in St. Tammany Parish)

39

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

6.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Slidell)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in St. Tammany Parish)

About 65 Pearl River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 22% in St. Tammany Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pearl River that list physical therapy include Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pearl River compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Pearl River	St. Tammany Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	22%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.3%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	31%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.3%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$55,295	—

Older residents in towns around Pearl River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Slidell, LA	6.0 mi	6,098	25%
Nicholson, MS	8.6 mi	433	21%
Eden Isle, LA	11 mi	1,989	26%
Lacombe, LA	11 mi	1,403	17%
Picayune, MS	12 mi	2,353	34%
Hide-A-Way Lake, MS	16 mi	707	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC	Covington, LA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 892-8008
Elara Caring	Hammond, LA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 340-8000
Mercy Home Health Services	Mandeville, LA	19 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	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 674-5175
St. Tammany Hospital Home Health	Madisonville, LA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 898-4414
Elara Caring	Hammond, LA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 549-0865

Emergency hospitals near Pearl River

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Slidell Memorial Hospital	Slidell, LA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	(985) 643-2200
Highland Community Hospital	Picayune, MS	12 mi	1 of 5	(601) 358-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearl River. 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 Pearl River

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 $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River 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 Pearl River: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pearl River?

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 $4,688 monthly median income of Pearl River 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 Pearl River, LA