In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Abita Springs, LA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Abita Springs for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Abita Springs, LA: the local picture
About 116 Abita Springs residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.3%; 14% in St. Tammany Parish).
40 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
6.1% of Abita Springs households have no vehicle (4.3% in St. Tammany Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Abita Springs compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Abita Springs | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 7.3% | 14% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.5% | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,173 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Abita Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, LA | 5.5 mi | 2,183 | 14% |
| Mandeville, LA | 8.2 mi | 2,793 | 6.3% |
| Lacombe, LA | 12 mi | 1,403 | 15% |
| Pearl River, LA | 18 mi | 418 | 16% |
| Slidell, LA | 19 mi | 6,098 | 15% |
| Nicholson, MS | 19 mi | 433 | 23% |
Home health agencies serving Abita Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 9.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Abita Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Abita Springs
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 23% of the $4,014 monthly median income of Abita Springs 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.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Abita Springs: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Abita Springs?
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 23% of the $4,014 monthly median income of Abita Springs 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).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Louisiana.
More senior care near Abita Springs
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Covington, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mandeville, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Lacombe, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Pearl River, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Slidell, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Nicholson, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Picayune, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Eden Isle, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bogalusa, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Ponchatoula, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hammond, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Franklinton, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in New Orleans, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Metairie, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Amite City, LA
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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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