Adult Disability Care in Franklinton, LA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Franklinton, LA: the local picture

22%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (25% in Washington Parish)

166

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Washington Parish)

20

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Franklinton ZIP codes in their service area

About 379 Franklinton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (22%; 25% in Washington Parish).

166 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

12% of Franklinton households have no vehicle (12% in Washington Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Franklinton compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Franklinton	Washington Parish	Louisiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	22%	25%	14%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.8%	8.0%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	12%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	2.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,946	$37,472	—

Older residents in towns around Franklinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Bogalusa, LA	18 mi	2,047	27%
Amite City, LA	23 mi	897	16%
Covington, LA	26 mi	2,183	14%
Abita Springs, LA	27 mi	446	7.3%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	13%
Hammond, LA	30 mi	2,782	21%

Home health agencies serving Franklinton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC	Covington, LA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(985) 892-8008
Elara Caring	Hammond, LA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(985) 340-8000
Elara Caring	Leesville, LA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 239-4779
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
Mercy Home Health Services	Mandeville, LA	30 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 Franklinton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Franklinton

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Franklinton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Franklinton?

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Franklinton, LA