In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Houma, 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 Houma for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Houma, LA: the local picture
About 2,515 Houma residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 14% in Terrebonne Parish).
840 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
7.9% of Houma households have no vehicle (6.9% in Terrebonne Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Houma compared with Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Houma | Terrebonne Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 40% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 15% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $45,165 | $44,038 | — |
Older residents in towns around Houma
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cane, LA | 4.1 mi | 2,763 | 12% |
| Bayou Blue, LA | 4.4 mi | 1,277 | 12% |
| Gray, LA | 8.2 mi | 853 | 11% |
| Raceland, LA | 11 mi | 1,530 | 22% |
| Chauvin, LA | 11 mi | 412 | 21% |
| Lockport, LA | 12 mi | 588 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Houma
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Houma, LA | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 872-1955 |
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Houma, LA | 3.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 223-4321 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 48 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Divinity Home Health Services, LLC | Thibodaux, LA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 262-0445 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Houma. 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 Houma
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 25% of the $3,764 monthly median income of Houma 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 Houma: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Houma?
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 25% of the $3,764 monthly median income of Houma 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 Houma
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Bayou Cane, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bayou Blue, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Gray, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Raceland, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Chauvin, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Lockport, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Schriever, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Lafourche Crossing, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Thibodaux, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Larose, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Chackbay, 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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