Mobility Assistance in South Vacherie, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Vacherie, LA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in St. James Parish)

73

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

7.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lutcher)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. James Parish)

About 127 South Vacherie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in St. James Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

South Vacherie compared with St. James Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	South Vacherie	St. James Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	8.1%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.6%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,092	$49,889	—

Older residents in towns around South Vacherie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gramercy, LA	8.4 mi	451	34%
Lutcher, LA	8.6 mi	865	14%
Chackbay, LA	9.1 mi	930	15%
Reserve, LA	12 mi	1,155	24%
Thibodaux, LA	13 mi	3,183	32%
Lafourche Crossing, LA	13 mi	522	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Amedisys Home Health	Houma, LA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 872-1955
Centerwell Home Health	Houma, LA	24 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	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 262-0445
Centerwell Home Health	Plaquemine, LA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 687-8188
Home Health Ctr Of Thibodaux	Thibodaux, LA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 447-8442

Emergency hospitals near South Vacherie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St James Parish Hospital	Lutcher, LA	7.3 mi	not rated	(225) 869-5512
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center	Thibodaux, LA	12 mi	3 of 5	(985) 447-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of South Vacherie. 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 South Vacherie

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 26% of the $3,591 monthly median income of South Vacherie 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 South Vacherie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Vacherie?

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 26% of the $3,591 monthly median income of South Vacherie 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 South Vacherie, LA