Senior Transportation in Franklinton, LA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Franklinton, LA: the local picture

12%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Washington Parish)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Franklinton)

592

residents 65 or older (16% of Franklinton)

55%

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

About 150 Franklinton households, 12%, have no vehicle (12% in Washington Parish). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Franklinton: Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton (1.9 mi); Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital in Bogalusa (17 mi); Walthall County General Hospital Cah in Tylertown (21 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Franklinton compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Franklinton	Washington Parish	Louisiana
Households with no vehicle	12%	12%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	46%	38%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	15%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,946	$37,472	—

Older residents in towns around Franklinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Bogalusa, LA	18 mi	2,047	18%
Amite City, LA	23 mi	897	5.1%
Covington, LA	26 mi	2,183	3.6%
Abita Springs, LA	27 mi	446	6.1%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	5.9%
Hammond, LA	30 mi	2,782	9.2%

Hospitals near Franklinton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Medical Center	Franklinton, LA	1.9 mi	not rated	(985) 795-4431
Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital	Bogalusa, LA	17 mi	4 of 5	(985) 730-6700
Walthall County General Hospital Cah	Tylertown, MS	21 mi	not rated	(601) 876-2122
Hood Memorial Hospital	Amite, LA	23 mi	not rated	(985) 748-9485

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklinton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Franklinton

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Franklinton: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Franklinton?

Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton, about 1.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Franklinton (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (985) 795-4431. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Franklinton?

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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