In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Fort Polk South, 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 Fort Polk South for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Fort Polk South, LA: the local picture
About 315 Fort Polk South residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 24% in Vernon Parish).
138 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.9% of Fort Polk South households have no vehicle (6.2% in Vernon Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Fort Polk South compared with Vernon Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Fort Polk South | Vernon Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 24% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 18% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 51% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 42% | 18% | 15% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Polk South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville, LA | 7.2 mi | 844 | 30% |
| DeRidder, LA | 15 mi | 1,711 | 22% |
| Newton, TX | 35 mi | 330 | 15% |
| Oakdale, LA | 37 mi | 1,104 | 14% |
| DeQuincy, LA | 44 mi | 801 | 18% |
| Jasper, TX | 47 mi | 1,579 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Polk South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Elara Caring | Leesville, LA | 173 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 239-4779 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Polk South. 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 Fort Polk South
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. 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 Fort Polk South: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Fort Polk South?
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. 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 Leesville, LA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Oakdale, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in DeQuincy, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Jasper, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Alexandria, LA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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