Dementia Care in Avondale, LA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Avondale, LA: the local picture

34

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

659

residents 65 or older (14% of Avondale)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jefferson Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Avondale has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 659 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

60% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Jefferson Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Avondale residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Avondale compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Avondale	Jefferson Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	21%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,772	$54,846	—

Older residents in towns around Avondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harahan, LA	2.5 mi	2,254	269
Westwego, LA	3.2 mi	1,498	37
Waggaman, LA	3.3 mi	1,760	38
Bridge City, LA	3.7 mi	793	73
Elmwood, LA	3.7 mi	876	109
River Ridge, LA	4.3 mi	3,298	298

Nursing homes near Avondale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Of Harahan	Harahan, LA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	206	(504) 738-7676
John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center	New Orleans, LA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	142	(504) 896-5900
Covenant Home	New Orleans, LA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(504) 897-6216
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility	Jefferson, LA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	30	(504) 314-4249
Jefferson Healthcare Center	Jefferson, LA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	222	(504) 837-3144
John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center	Metairie, LA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	124	(504) 733-8448

Hospices serving Avondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nola Sjh Ii, LLC	River Ridge, LA	3.5 mi	(504) 305-4910
Anvoi Hospice	Metairie, LA	6.2 mi	(504) 603-3577
Guardian Angel Hospice	Metairie, LA	6.7 mi	(504) 737-2244
Harmony Hospice, LLC	Metairie, LA	7.8 mi	(504) 832-8111

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Avondale

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 26% of the $3,648 monthly median income of Avondale 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Avondale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Avondale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Joseph Of Harahan in Harahan (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Covenant Home in New Orleans (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Avondale?

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 26% of the $3,648 monthly median income of Avondale 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Avondale, LA