Mobility Assistance in Rayville, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rayville, LA: the local picture

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Richland Parish)

42

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rayville)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Richland Parish)

About 162 Rayville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 28% in Richland Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Rayville compared with Richland Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Rayville	Richland Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	11%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	31%
Households with no vehicle	23%	8.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,917	$37,922	—

Older residents in towns around Rayville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Swartz, LA	15 mi	655	17%
Delhi, LA	16 mi	405	32%
Lakeshore, LA	17 mi	234	29%
Richwood, LA	19 mi	249	46%
Monroe, LA	19 mi	7,592	23%
Winnsboro, LA	21 mi	795	54%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphacare Home Health, Inc.	Monroe, LA	21 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	21 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	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 410-1344
Elara Caring	Winnsboro, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 435-4366
Centerwell Home Health	West Monroe, LA	25 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	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 516-2270

Emergency hospitals near Rayville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Richardson Medical Center	Rayville, LA	1.9 mi	not rated	(318) 728-8292
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi	Delhi, LA	18 mi	not rated	(318) 878-5171

Straight-line miles from the center of Rayville. 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 Rayville

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 36% of the $2,576 monthly median income of Rayville 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 Rayville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rayville?

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 36% of the $2,576 monthly median income of Rayville 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 Rayville, LA