24-Hour Home Care in River Ridge, LA
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24-Hour Home Care in River Ridge, LA: the local picture
202 River Ridge residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.1%; 7.7% in Jefferson Parish), and 749 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 298 residents are 85 or older (2.2% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are St Joseph Of Harahan in Harahan (1.3 mi) and John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center in Metairie (2.3 mi).
River Ridge compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1% | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.5% | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 12% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,477 | $54,846 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggaman, LA | 1.5 mi | 1,760 | 9.5% |
| Harahan, LA | 1.9 mi | 2,254 | 9.5% |
| Elmwood, LA | 2.1 mi | 876 | 4.3% |
| Metairie, LA | 3.8 mi | 29,854 | 7.2% |
| Jefferson, LA | 4.0 mi | 2,143 | 5.7% |
| Kenner, LA | 4.1 mi | 12,491 | 9.1% |
Home health agencies serving River Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalcaring Group | Metairie, LA | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (504) 831-1190 |
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 4.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 469-3849 |
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Metairie, LA | 5.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 838-7080 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
Nursing homes near River Ridge (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Of Harahan | Harahan, LA | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 206 | (504) 738-7676 |
| John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center | Metairie, LA | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 124 | (504) 733-8448 |
| Waldon Health Care Center | Kenner, LA | 3.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 205 | (504) 466-0222 |
| Metairie Health Care Center | Metairie, LA | 3.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 202 | (504) 885-8611 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Ridge. 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 River Ridge
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, 147% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 River Ridge: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in River Ridge?
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, 147% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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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