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Senior Care in Louisiana

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Cost of senior care in Louisiana

Assisted living in Louisiana averages $3,525 per month statewide — about 34% below the national median. In-home care runs about $19 per hour, or roughly $3,040 per month for full-time help. 2,261 care providers serve Louisiana, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in Louisiana (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$19/hour~$3,040/mo full-time
Assisted living$3,525/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$6,083/month~$73,000/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Nurses Registry Home Health, Inc.

New Orleans, LA

★★★★★ (131)

This home health nursing agency is in New Orleans, Louisiana. It helps people get care in their own homes. This agency w…

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Better Care Home Health, Inc.

Alexandria, LA

★★★★★ (130)

This home health nursing agency is in Alexandria, Louisiana. It helps people stay at home while they get medical help. T…

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Bradbury Home Health, INC.

Natchitoches, LA

★★★★★ (130)

Bradbury Home Health, INC. provides home health nursing services in Natchitoches, Louisiana (identifier 1457425340). The…

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Trucare Home Health, LLC

Trucare Home Health, LLC

Monroe, LA

★★★★★ (130)

Trucare Home Health, LLC is a home health nursing provider operating in Monroe, Louisiana (identifier 197142). The organ…

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Audubon Home Health of Lafayette

Audubon Home Health of Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

★★★★★ (128)

This home health nursing agency works in Lafayette, Louisiana. The agency sends skilled nurses to help people at home. T…

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Citizens Medical Center

Citizens Medical Center

Columbia, LA

★★★★★ (128)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Columbia, LA, US. The available public details are limi…

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Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Covington, LA

★★★☆☆ (126)

Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Covington, Louisiana. It offers 172 beds for older a…

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Amedisys Home Health

Amedisys Home Health

Baton Rouge, LA

★★★★★ (125)

Amedisys Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (identifier 2203784041). The …

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Amedisys Home Health

Amedisys Home Health

Houma, LA

★★★★★ (125)

Home health nursing is offered in Houma, Louisiana. Families can receive skilled nursing visits right in their own hom…

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Amedisys Home Health

Amedisys Home Health

Lafayette, LA

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Amedisys Home Health is a home health nursing provider in Lafayette, Louisiana (CMS Certification Number: 197263; Louisi…

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Amedisys Home Health

Amedisys Home Health

Lake Charles, LA

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Amedisys Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in Lake Charles, Louisiana (identifier 2203781684). The…

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Amedisys Home Health

Shreveport, LA

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Amedisys Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in Shreveport, Louisiana (identifier 2203781752). The o…

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Centerwell Home Health

Centerwell Home Health

Alexandria, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing agency operating in Alexandria, Louisiana (identifier 197044). The agenc…

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Centerwell Home Health

Coushatta, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing agency in Coushatta, Louisiana. The agency sends medical workers to help…

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Centerwell Home Health

Centerwell Home Health

Hammond, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing agency in Hammond, Louisiana. This agency sends medical experts to help …

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Centerwell Home Health

Centerwell Home Health

Houma, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in Houma, Louisiana (identifier 197215). The organiza…

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Centerwell Home Health

Centerwell Home Health

Jennings, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing provider in Jennings, Louisiana (identifier 197315). Home health nursing…

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Centerwell Home Health

Plaquemine, LA

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Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in Plaquemine, Louisiana (identifier 197124). The age…

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Centerwell Home Health

Centerwell Home Health

West Monroe, LA

★★★★★ (125)

Centerwell Home Health is a home health nursing provider operating in West Monroe, Louisiana (identifier 197253). The ag…

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Heritage Manor West

Heritage Manor West

Shreveport, LA

★★★☆☆ (123)

Heritage Manor West is a nursing home located in Shreveport, Louisiana (identifier 195447). As a nursing home, the facil…

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How many senior care providers are in Louisiana?

There are 2261+ verified senior care providers in Louisiana. Browse profiles, compare ratings, and contact providers directly on families.care.

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How much does assisted living cost in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana averages about $3,525 per month statewide, about 34% below the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in Louisiana?

In-home care in Louisiana runs about $19 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $3,040 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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