In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Arabi, 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 Arabi for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Arabi, LA: the local picture
About 297 Arabi residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 16% in St. Bernard Parish).
75 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of Arabi households have no vehicle (8.2% in St. Bernard Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Arabi compared with St. Bernard Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Arabi | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 16% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 13% | 10% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 49% | 47% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 19% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,063 | $38,013 | — |
Older residents in towns around Arabi
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 1.9 mi | 2,851 | 14% |
| Terrytown, LA | 4.0 mi | 2,876 | 15% |
| Gretna, LA | 4.4 mi | 2,846 | 17% |
| Meraux, LA | 4.9 mi | 877 | 21% |
| Timberlane, LA | 5.6 mi | 1,159 | 12% |
| Harvey, LA | 6.1 mi | 3,606 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Arabi
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalcaring Group | Metairie, LA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (504) 831-1190 |
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 12 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 | 11 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 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Arabi. 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 Arabi
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 21% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Arabi 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 Arabi: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Arabi?
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 21% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Arabi 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 Arabi
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Chalmette, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Terrytown, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Gretna, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Meraux, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Timberlane, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Harvey, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Belle Chasse, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Violet, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in New Orleans, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Marrero, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Woodmere, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Westwego, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Jefferson, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bridge City, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Estelle, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Metairie, 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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