Mobility Assistance in Thibodaux, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Thibodaux, LA: the local picture

32%

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

375

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Thibodaux)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Lafourche Parish)

About 973 Thibodaux residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Lafourche Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Thibodaux compared with Lafourche Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Thibodaux	Lafourche Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	8.5%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,250	$43,096	—

Older residents in towns around Thibodaux

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lafourche Crossing, LA	3.3 mi	522	16%
Chackbay, LA	4.4 mi	930	15%
Schriever, LA	4.7 mi	722	24%
Gray, LA	8.3 mi	853	26%
Raceland, LA	12 mi	1,530	28%
Bayou Cane, LA	12 mi	2,763	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Houma, LA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 872-1955
Stat Home Health, LLC	La Place, LA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 652-8092
Centerwell Home Health	Houma, LA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 223-4321
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana	Gonzales, LA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 348-3011
Divinity Home Health Services, LLC	Thibodaux, LA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 262-0445
Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes	La Place, LA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(985) 653-8117

Emergency hospitals near Thibodaux

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center	Thibodaux, LA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	(985) 447-5500
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital	Raceland, LA	14 mi	not rated	(985) 537-6841

Straight-line miles from the center of Thibodaux. 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 Thibodaux

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 29% of the $3,188 monthly median income of Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Thibodaux?

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 29% of the $3,188 monthly median income of Thibodaux 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.

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