In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Amite City, 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 Amite City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Amite City, LA: the local picture
About 277 Amite City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 19% in Tangipahoa Parish).
136 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
5.1% of Amite City households have no vehicle (6.1% in Tangipahoa Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Amite City compared with Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Amite City | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 16% | 19% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7% | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 1.3% | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 47% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 14% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,739 | $43,660 | — |
Older residents in towns around Amite City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, LA | 16 mi | 2,782 | 21% |
| Ponchatoula, LA | 21 mi | 1,468 | 24% |
| Franklinton, LA | 23 mi | 592 | 22% |
| Walker, LA | 27 mi | 1,033 | 15% |
| Covington, LA | 30 mi | 2,183 | 14% |
| Magnolia, MS | 30 mi | 588 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Amite City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Stat Home Health Triton | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 956-7041 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 549-0865 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 429-9040 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 29 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 Amite City. 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 Amite City
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 26% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Amite City 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 Amite City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Amite City?
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 26% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Amite City 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.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Hammond, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Ponchatoula, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Franklinton, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Walker, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Covington, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Magnolia, MS
- Disability Care for Adults in Denham Springs, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Central, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Abita Springs, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mandeville, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in McComb, MS
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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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