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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bogalusa, LA: the local picture

177

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,047

residents 65 or older (20% of Bogalusa)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Washington Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bogalusa has about 177 residents aged 85 or older among 2,047 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Washington Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Bogalusa 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.

Bogalusa compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Bogalusa	Washington Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	18%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	2.6%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,108	$37,472	—

Older residents in towns around Bogalusa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Franklinton, LA	18 mi	592	48
Hide-A-Way Lake, MS	19 mi	707	121
Poplarville, MS	20 mi	332	21
Picayune, MS	20 mi	2,353	221
Nicholson, MS	22 mi	433	15
Abita Springs, LA	23 mi	446	56

Nursing homes near Bogalusa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resthaven Living Center	Bogalusa, LA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	145	(985) 732-3909
Good Samaritan Living Center	Franklinton, LA	18 mi	1 of 5	84	(985) 839-6706
Fair City Health And Rehab	Franklinton, LA	18 mi	1 of 5	121	(985) 839-4491
Pearl River Co Nursing Home	Poplarville, MS	20 mi	5 of 5	105	(601) 795-4543
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune	Picayune, MS	20 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 799-1616
Picayune Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Picayune, MS	20 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 798-1811

Hospices serving Bogalusa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice	Franklinton, LA	16 mi	(985) 340-1880
Egan Hospice	Covington, LA	24 mi	(985) 467-5883
Passages Hospice	Covington, LA	24 mi	(504) 875-4204
Traditions Health	Covington, LA	24 mi	(985) 893-3301

Straight-line miles from the center of Bogalusa. 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 Bogalusa

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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bogalusa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fair City Health And Rehab in Franklinton (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bogalusa?

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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa, LA