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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chauvin, LA: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

412

residents 65 or older (16% of Chauvin)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Terrebonne Parish)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chauvin has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 412 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Terrebonne Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Chauvin 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.

Chauvin compared with Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Chauvin	Terrebonne Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	15%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	9.2%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,583	$44,038	—

Older residents in towns around Chauvin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Houma, LA	11 mi	5,202	373
Bayou Blue, LA	14 mi	1,277	152
Lockport, LA	14 mi	588	59
Larose, LA	15 mi	1,007	136
Bayou Cane, LA	16 mi	2,763	326
Cut Off, LA	17 mi	805	64

Nursing homes near Chauvin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNF	Houma, LA	13 mi	4 of 5	6	(985) 873-4141
The Oaks Of Houma	Houma, LA	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(985) 876-5692
The Broadway Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Lockport, LA	14 mi	2 of 5	126	(985) 532-1011
Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center	Houma, LA	14 mi	5 of 5	197	(985) 872-4553
Heritage Manor Of Houma	Houma, LA	16 mi	3 of 5	120	(985) 851-2307

Hospices serving Chauvin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Haydel Memorial Hospice	Houma, LA	14 mi	(985) 655-1020
Acg Hospice	Houma, LA	14 mi	(985) 223-1865
Hope Healthcare & Hospice Bc, LLC	Houma, LA	15 mi	(985) 868-3095
St Joseph Hospice Of Bayou Region	Thibodaux, LA	28 mi	(985) 447-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Chauvin. 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 Chauvin

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 46% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Chauvin 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 Chauvin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chauvin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNF in Houma (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Oaks Of Houma in Houma (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Broadway Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr in Lockport (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chauvin?

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 46% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Chauvin 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 Chauvin, LA