Companion Care in Moss Bluff, LA: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Moss Bluff, LA: the local picture

2,510

residents 65 or older (20% of Moss Bluff)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Calcasieu Parish)

2.8%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

1.0%

of households have no vehicle (7.2% in Calcasieu Parish)

About 598 residents of Moss Bluff aged 65 or older live alone, 24% of older residents in households (30% in Calcasieu Parish). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

1.0% of Moss Bluff households have no vehicle (7.2% in Calcasieu Parish). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,510 Moss Bluff residents aged 65 or older, 122 are 85 or older (4.9%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

1,477 Moss Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 55 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 152 older Moss Bluff residents (6.1%) live below the poverty line (13% in Calcasieu Parish). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

Moss Bluff compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Moss Bluff	Calcasieu Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	6.5%	8.5%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	7.2%	8.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	38%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,217	$47,011	—

Older residents in towns around Moss Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Westlake, LA	4.7 mi	1,137	38%
Lake Charles, LA	7.6 mi	13,747	33%
Sulphur, LA	10 mi	3,603	32%
Prien, LA	12 mi	1,009	32%
Iowa, LA	13 mi	639	19%
Carlyss, LA	13 mi	464	48%

Hospitals near Moss Bluff (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital	Lake Charles, LA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	(337) 436-2511
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital	Lake Charles, LA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	(337) 494-3000
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital	Lake Charles, LA	9.7 mi	not rated	(337) 474-6370

Straight-line miles from the center of Moss Bluff. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Moss Bluff

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 24% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Moss Bluff 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Moss Bluff: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Moss Bluff?

About 598 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (30% in Calcasieu Parish).

How much does companion care cost in Moss Bluff?

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 24% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Moss Bluff 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Moss Bluff?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Moss Bluff, LA