Schriever, Louisiana

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Schriever, LA

Rides to appointments, shopping, the pharmacy and visits with a caregiver who stays with the person, not only a driver who drops them off. Post what you need in Schriever for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in Schriever, LA: the local picture

7.1%
of households have no vehicle (6.9% in Terrebonne Parish)
5.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Thibodaux)
722
residents 65 or older (11% of Schriever)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Terrebonne Parish)

About 211 Schriever households, 7.1%, have no vehicle (6.9% in Terrebonne 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 Schriever: Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux (5.1 mi); Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish in Houma (11 mi); Ochsner St Anne General Hospital in Raceland (14 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

40% 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.

Schriever compared with Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana

Census figureSchrieverTerrebonne ParishLouisiana
Households with no vehicle7.1%6.9%8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%40%38%
Residents 65 or older11%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%27%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.3%15%15%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.6%1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,739$44,038—

Older residents in towns around Schriever

TownDistanceResidents 65+Households with no car
Gray, LA4.7 mi8532.9%
Thibodaux, LA4.7 mi3,18313%
Lafourche Crossing, LA4.8 mi5222.8%
Bayou Cane, LA8.8 mi2,7634.6%
Chackbay, LA9.1 mi9301.2%
Bayou Blue, LA12 mi1,2777.3%

Hospitals near Schriever

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LA5.1 mi3 of 5(985) 447-5500
Terrebonne General Medical Center - ParishHouma, LA11 mi4 of 5(985) 873-4141
Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA14 minot rated(985) 537-6841
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LA15 mi3 of 5(985) 873-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Schriever. 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 Schriever

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 20% of the $4,728 monthly median income of Schriever 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 Schriever: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Schriever?

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux, about 5.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Schriever (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (985) 447-5500. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Schriever?

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 20% of the $4,728 monthly median income of Schriever 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).

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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