Bawcomville, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Bawcomville, LA: the local picture

22
residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)
476
residents 65 or older (17% of Bawcomville)
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Ouachita Parish)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bawcomville has about 22 residents aged 85 or older among 476 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Ouachita Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Bawcomville 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.

Bawcomville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBawcomvilleOuachita ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older0.8%2.0%1.7%
Residents 65 or older17%16%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability44%38%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone59%32%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)28%16%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.2%4.0%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$24,151$44,574—

Older residents in towns around Bawcomville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Brownsville, LA1.5 mi69890
West Monroe, LA3.3 mi2,172451
Claiborne, LA5.2 mi1,93875
Richwood, LA5.8 mi24917
Monroe, LA6.6 mi7,5921,467
Lakeshore, LA9.3 mi23421

Nursing homes near Bawcomville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Guest House Nursing And RehabilitationWest Monroe, LA2.4 mi1 of 5140(318) 387-3900
Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West MonWest Monroe, LA3.9 mi2 of 5140(318) 396-3313
Ridgecrest Community Care CenterWest Monroe, LA3.9 mi4 of 5112(318) 387-2577
The OaksMonroe, LA4.9 mi2 of 5125(318) 387-5300
Delta Grande Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationMonroe, LA5.5 mi3 of 574(318) 322-3100
Mary Goss Nursing HomeMonroe, LA6.5 mi2 of 591(318) 323-9013

Hospices serving Bawcomville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Caring Hands HospiceWest Monroe, LA4.4 mi(318) 516-2640
Heart Of Hospice, LLCMonroe, LA5.7 mi(318) 329-9300
Hospice Compassus -MonroeMonroe, LA5.7 mi(318) 322-0062
Passages HospiceMonroe, LA5.7 mi(318) 387-1115

Straight-line miles from the center of Bawcomville. 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 Bawcomville

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 47% of the $2,013 monthly median income of Bawcomville 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 Bawcomville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bawcomville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Guest House Nursing And Rehabilitation in West Monroe (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West Mon in West Monroe (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe (3.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bawcomville?

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 47% of the $2,013 monthly median income of Bawcomville 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.

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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