Companion Care in Vivian, LA: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Vivian, LA: the local picture

449

residents 65 or older (15% of Vivian)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Caddo Parish)

0.5%

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

15%

of households have no vehicle (9.9% in Caddo Parish)

About 143 residents of Vivian aged 65 or older live alone, 33% of older residents in households (35% in Caddo Parish). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

15% of Vivian households have no vehicle (9.9% in Caddo Parish). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 449 Vivian residents aged 65 or older, 21 are 85 or older (4.7%). 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.

253 Vivian households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 60 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 109 older Vivian residents (25%) live below the poverty line (16% in Caddo 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.

Vivian compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Vivian	Caddo Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	3.6%	8.5%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.9%	8.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	39%	38%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,404	$43,994	—

Older residents in towns around Vivian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Benton, LA	19 mi	360	16%
Blanchard, LA	19 mi	396	29%
Atlanta, TX	20 mi	1,140	23%
Red Chute, LA	30 mi	905	30%
Shreveport, LA	30 mi	32,214	38%
Greenwood, LA	30 mi	898	20%

Hospitals near Vivian (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Caddo Medical Center	Vivian, LA	2.9 mi	not rated	(318) 375-3235
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport	Shreveport, LA	23 mi	2 of 5	(318) 675-5058
Willis Knighton Medical Center	Shreveport, LA	29 mi	3 of 5	(318) 212-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Vivian. 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 Vivian

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 $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 Vivian: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Vivian?

About 143 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (35% in Caddo Parish).

How much does companion care cost in Vivian?

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 $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 Vivian?

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 Vivian, LA