In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Gretna, 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 Gretna for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Gretna, LA: the local picture
About 1,610 Gretna residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 14% in Jefferson Parish).
706 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
16% of Gretna households have no vehicle (7.4% in Jefferson Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Gretna compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Gretna | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4% | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 26% | 21% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 37% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 12% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,960 | $54,846 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gretna
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown, LA | 1.5 mi | 2,876 | 15% |
| Harvey, LA | 1.8 mi | 3,606 | 18% |
| Timberlane, LA | 2.7 mi | 1,159 | 12% |
| Marrero, LA | 4.1 mi | 6,575 | 19% |
| Arabi, LA | 4.4 mi | 676 | 11% |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 4.6 mi | 1,592 | 7.5% |
Home health agencies serving Gretna
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalcaring Group | Metairie, LA | 8.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (504) 831-1190 |
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 11 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 | 40 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 | 9.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 838-7080 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gretna. 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 Gretna
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 35% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Gretna: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Gretna?
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 35% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Terrytown, LA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Marrero, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Arabi, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Belle Chasse, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Woodmere, 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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