Companion Care for Seniors in Swartz, LA
Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Swartz for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Companion Care in Swartz, LA: the local picture
About 215 residents of Swartz aged 65 or older live alone, 33% of older residents in households (32% in Ouachita Parish). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.
1.4% of Swartz households have no vehicle (8.6% in Ouachita Parish). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.
Swartz compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Swartz | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 0.8% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.7% | 16% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,815 | $44,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Swartz
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore, LA | 4.2 mi | 234 | 32% |
| Monroe, LA | 6.8 mi | 7,592 | 39% |
| Richwood, LA | 11 mi | 249 | 40% |
| West Monroe, LA | 11 mi | 2,172 | 43% |
| Brownsville, LA | 12 mi | 698 | 49% |
| Claiborne, LA | 12 mi | 1,938 | 26% |
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
What companion care costs in Swartz
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 17% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Swartz 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 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.
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Companion Care in Swartz: common questions
How many seniors live alone in Swartz?
About 215 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (32% in Ouachita Parish).
How much does companion care cost in Swartz?
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 17% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Swartz 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 Swartz?
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.
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