Mobility Assistance in Shreveport, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shreveport, LA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Caddo Parish)

4,208

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Shreveport)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Caddo Parish)

About 8,116 Shreveport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 25% in Caddo Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

4,208 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Shreveport that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shreveport compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Shreveport	Caddo Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	25%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.9%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	31%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,840	$43,994	—

Older residents in towns around Shreveport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bossier City, LA	8.9 mi	9,687	25%
Greenwood, LA	10 mi	898	16%
Blanchard, LA	11 mi	396	32%
Red Chute, LA	13 mi	905	16%
Eastwood, LA	15 mi	900	34%
Benton, LA	16 mi	360	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bossier City, LA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 742-4026
Amedisys Home Health	Shreveport, LA	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 865-8865
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 371-3673
Elara Caring	Mansfield, LA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 871-5101
Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La	Minden, LA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 932-6877
Louisiana Home Health	Minden, LA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(318) 377-0800

Emergency hospitals near Shreveport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willis Knighton Medical Center	Shreveport, LA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(318) 212-4000
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)	Shreveport, LA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	(318) 424-6037

Straight-line miles from the center of Shreveport. 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 Shreveport

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 28% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Shreveport 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 Shreveport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shreveport?

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 28% of the $3,403 monthly median income of Shreveport 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 Shreveport, LA