Mobility Assistance in Ville Platte, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ville Platte, LA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Evangeline Parish)

163

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ville Platte)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Evangeline Parish)

About 308 Ville Platte residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 27% in Evangeline Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ville Platte that list physical therapy include Lamm Family Care Home Health and Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ville Platte compared with Evangeline Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Ville Platte	Evangeline Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	27%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	10%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	37%	31%
Households with no vehicle	27%	12%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,818	$29,538	—

Older residents in towns around Ville Platte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mamou, LA	9.4 mi	480	30%
Opelousas, LA	16 mi	2,586	27%
Eunice, LA	16 mi	1,627	26%
Bunkie, LA	19 mi	758	59%
Church Point, LA	20 mi	816	22%
Sunset, LA	23 mi	285	9.8%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana	Eunice, LA	14 mi	5 of 5	—	(337) 576-2978
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana	Ville Platte, LA	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 467-8080
Elara Caring	Opelousas, LA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 942-5367
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 235-9741

Emergency hospitals near Ville Platte

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Regional Medical Center	Ville Platte, LA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(337) 363-5684
Savoy Medical Center	Mamou, LA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	(337) 468-5261

Straight-line miles from the center of Ville Platte. 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 Ville Platte

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 45% of the $2,068 monthly median income of Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ville Platte?

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 45% of the $2,068 monthly median income of Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte, LA