In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Brownsville, LA: the local picture
About 719 Brownsville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (28%; 14% in Ouachita Parish).
264 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
15% of Brownsville households have no vehicle (8.6% in Ouachita Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Brownsville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Brownsville | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 28% | 14% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 10% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.4% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 38% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 30% | 16% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,768 | $44,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brownsville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawcomville, LA | 1.5 mi | 476 | 28% |
| West Monroe, LA | 1.8 mi | 2,172 | 14% |
| Claiborne, LA | 4.2 mi | 1,938 | 8.1% |
| Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi | 7,592 | 14% |
| Richwood, LA | 5.6 mi | 249 | 16% |
| Lakeshore, LA | 8.1 mi | 234 | 14% |
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 Brownsville
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Brownsville?
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Bawcomville, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in West Monroe, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Claiborne, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Monroe, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Richwood, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Lakeshore, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Swartz, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Rayville, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Farmerville, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bastrop, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Ruston, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Grambling, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Winnsboro, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Jonesboro, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Delhi, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Arcadia, 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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