Home Care in Louisiana

As families search for senior living, Louisiana should stand out for those seeking a tropical climate and a cultural mix unlike anywhere else in the United States.

Louisiana’s positioning at the mouth of the Mississippi River made it a key point of trade throughout Colonial North America, and today in “The Pelican State” you’ll find traditions, cuisine, music, and architecture rooted in African, Haitian, French, Spanish, Italian, and Native American heritages. The geography of Louisiana is also defined by water, as the swamps and wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta — combined with sea-level rise and man-made canals — create an ever-changing coastline where the state’s land borders meet the Gulf of Mexico. The result is a truly unique place, with generations of residents at once embodying a fierce devotion to historical customs and a fluent understanding of new ideas and practices.

Currently, Louisiana has eight home care agencies that provide home health aides for seniors who live alone at home. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of home care services in Louisiana to help you find one that fits your needs and budget.

The median monthly cost of home care in Louisiana is about $3,200, according to Genworth.

Top cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge Metairie Alexandria Gretna Lafayette

Louisiana Home Care Regulations

Each state regulates senior living care differently. Because home care providers offer similar services to assisted living, states may regulate home care within their assisted living guidelines. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to provider records in Louisiana.

In Louisiana, home care — or in-home care — is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Living

Overall, the cost of living in Louisiana is considered to be more affordable than the national average. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.

Price Indexes

Cost of Living: 94
Groceries: 100
Housing: 87
Utilities: 89
Transportation: 99

Demographics

About 16% of Louisiana’s population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Louisiana leaned conservative. However, many of its counties with larger cities, like the New Orleans area, tend to be more progressive.

2016 Presidential Election

39% voted Democratic
58% voted Republican
3% voted third party

Population

Median age: 39
Over the age of 55: 28%
2018 population: 4,659,978
2020 population: 4,638,373
Estimated 2025 population: 4,584,799

Miscellaneous

46% regularly attend a religious service
25% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
The state has a total of 5,841 congregations
There are 421 Masonic lodges in the state

Climate and Weather

Louisiana’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the state has long, hot summers and short, mild winters that resemble an extended autumn. Humidity is high throughout the year. The state receives plenty of rainfall, but snow is rare. Located on the north end of the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana is prone to tropical storms and hurricanes during late spring and summer months, and flooding is common due to the state’s low elevation and proximity to the Mississippi River.