Mobility Assistance in St. Gabriel, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Gabriel, LA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Iberville Parish)

14

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baton Rouge)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Iberville Parish)

About 61 St. Gabriel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 24% in Iberville Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

St. Gabriel compared with Iberville Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	St. Gabriel	Iberville Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	24%	25%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.8%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	28%	31%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.4%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around St. Gabriel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gardere, LA	7.4 mi	718	18%
Village St. George, LA	7.5 mi	1,346	16%
Oak Hills Place, LA	8.0 mi	2,430	18%
Plaquemine, LA	8.8 mi	1,134	29%
Prairieville, LA	9.4 mi	3,884	21%
Inniswold, LA	10 mi	872	14%

Home health agencies serving St. Gabriel (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Elara Caring	Baton Rouge, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Vitalcaring Group	Denham Springs, LA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 291-1230
Centerwell Home Health	Plaquemine, LA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 687-8188
Cypress Home Health	Baton Rouge, LA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(225) 761-1592

Emergency hospitals near St. Gabriel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baton Rouge General Medical Center	Baton Rouge, LA	11 mi	3 of 5	(225) 387-7767
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center	Baton Rouge, LA	11 mi	3 of 5	(225) 765-6565

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Gabriel. 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 St. Gabriel

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. 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 St. Gabriel: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Gabriel?

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. 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 St. Gabriel, LA