Senior Transportation in Lake Providence, LA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Lake Providence, LA: the local picture

13%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in East Carroll Parish)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lake Providence)

644

residents 65 or older (19% of Lake Providence)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in East Carroll Parish)

About 206 Lake Providence households, 13%, have no vehicle (9.2% in East Carroll 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 Lake Providence: East Carroll Parish Hospital in Lake Providence (1.0 mi); West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove (16 mi); Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital in Rolling Fork (18 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

43% 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.

Lake Providence compared with East Carroll Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Lake Providence	East Carroll Parish	Louisiana
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.2%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	47%	38%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	41%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	24%	15%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.9%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,901	$28,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Tallulah, LA	27 mi	773	19%
Delhi, LA	30 mi	405	12%
Vicksburg, MS	37 mi	3,647	11%
Beechwood, MS	39 mi	792	1.8%
Greenville, MS	41 mi	4,905	15%
Rayville, LA	41 mi	486	23%

Hospitals near Lake Providence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
East Carroll Parish Hospital	Lake Providence, LA	1.0 mi	not rated	(318) 559-4023
West Carroll Memorial Hospital	Oak Grove, LA	16 mi	not rated	(318) 428-3237
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital	Rolling Fork, MS	18 mi	not rated	(662) 873-4395
Madison Parish Hospital	Tallulah, LA	26 mi	not rated	(318) 574-2374

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Providence. 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 Lake Providence

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 38% of the $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lake Providence?

East Carroll Parish Hospital in Lake Providence, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Lake Providence (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (318) 559-4023. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Lake Providence?

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 38% of the $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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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