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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bunkie, LA: the local picture

147

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

758

residents 65 or older (23% of Bunkie)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (53% in Avoyelles Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bunkie has about 147 residents aged 85 or older among 758 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.

64% of residents 65 and older report a disability (53% in Avoyelles Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

62% of older Bunkie 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.

Bunkie compared with Avoyelles Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Bunkie	Avoyelles Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	53%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	62%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	40%	22%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	8.7%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,442	$32,382	—

Older residents in towns around Bunkie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marksville, LA	14 mi	766	152
Ville Platte, LA	19 mi	1,120	163
Mamou, LA	26 mi	480	31
Alexandria, LA	29 mi	7,531	918
Oakdale, LA	29 mi	1,104	188
Pineville, LA	30 mi	2,456	223

Nursing homes near Bunkie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center	Bunkie, LA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	92	(318) 346-2080
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hessmer, LA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	92	(318) 563-4246
Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center	Mansura, LA	12 mi	3 of 5	130	(318) 964-2198
Colonial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Marksville, LA	14 mi	2 of 5	64	(318) 253-4554
Valley View Health Care Facility	Marksville, LA	14 mi	2 of 5	100	(318) 253-6553
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home	Dupont, LA	14 mi	4 of 5	104	(318) 922-3404

Hospices serving Bunkie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Saints Hospice	Mansura, LA	11 mi	(318) 240-8515
Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, LP	Alexandria, LA	28 mi	(318) 442-1491
Passages Hospice	Alexandria, LA	31 mi	(318) 619-9457
Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini	Alexandria, LA	31 mi	(318) 266-8656

Straight-line miles from the center of Bunkie. 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 Bunkie

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 53% of the $1,787 monthly median income of Bunkie 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 Bunkie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bunkie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center in Bunkie (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Hessmer (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bunkie?

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 53% of the $1,787 monthly median income of Bunkie 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 Bunkie, LA