In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Opelousas, LA: the local picture
About 1,517 Opelousas residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 15% in St. Landry Parish).
766 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
22% of Opelousas households have no vehicle (9.9% in St. Landry Parish); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Opelousas compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8% | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 22% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 34% | 25% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,216 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opelousas
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset, LA | 8.3 mi | 285 | 7.0% |
| Church Point, LA | 12 mi | 816 | 16% |
| Carencro, LA | 15 mi | 1,694 | 6.0% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 1,120 | 24% |
| Scott, LA | 20 mi | 1,671 | 10% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | 1,376 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Opelousas
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 0.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Opelousas. 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 Opelousas
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 Opelousas: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Opelousas?
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 Opelousas
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Sunset, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Church Point, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Carencro, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Ville Platte, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Scott, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Breaux Bridge, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Eunice, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mamou, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Lafayette, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Rayne, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Crowley, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Broussard, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Milton, LA
- Disability Care for Adults in Maurice, 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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