24-Hour Home Care in Plaquemine, LA
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24-Hour Home Care in Plaquemine, LA: the local picture
60 Plaquemine residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3%; 5.8% in Iberville Parish), and 327 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 89 residents are 85 or older (1.5% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Plaquemine in Plaquemine (1.3 mi) and Landmark Of Plaquemine in Plaquemine (1.4 mi).
Plaquemine compared with Iberville Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Plaquemine | Iberville Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3% | 5.8% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 29% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.8% | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 18% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,594 | $40,000 | — |
Older residents in towns around Plaquemine
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis, LA | 6.1 mi | 646 | 2.2% |
| Brusly, LA | 7.7 mi | 441 | 13% |
| Gardere, LA | 8.3 mi | 718 | 0.3% |
| St. Gabriel, LA | 8.8 mi | 543 | 0.0% |
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 11 mi | 2,430 | 2.5% |
| Port Allen, LA | 11 mi | 1,194 | 8.5% |
Home health agencies serving Plaquemine
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 47 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Plaquemine, LA | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 687-8188 |
Nursing homes near Plaquemine (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Plaquemine | Plaquemine, LA | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 151 | (225) 687-0240 |
| Landmark Of Plaquemine | Plaquemine, LA | 1.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 108 | (225) 385-4332 |
| St James Place Nursing Care Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 9.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (225) 490-3252 |
| Center Point Health Care And Rehab | Baton Rouge, LA | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 172 | (225) 766-0130 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Plaquemine. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Plaquemine
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $10.83 an hour (the Louisiana median aide wage) that is about $7,884 a month in wages before any overtime, 217% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Plaquemine: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Plaquemine?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $10.83 an hour (the Louisiana median aide wage) that is about $7,884 a month in wages before any overtime, 217% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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).
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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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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