Church Point, Louisiana

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

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Church Point for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Church Point, LA: the local picture

71
residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)
816
residents 65 or older (20% of Church Point)
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Acadia Parish)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Church Point has about 71 residents aged 85 or older among 816 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Acadia Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Church Point 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.

Church Point compared with Acadia Parish and Louisiana

Census figureChurch PointAcadia ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.5%1.7%
Residents 65 or older20%16%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%41%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%34%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)27%19%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home21%7.4%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$32,250$33,200—

Older residents in towns around Church Point

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Sunset, LA9.1 mi2856
Opelousas, LA12 mi2,586432
Rayne, LA12 mi959127
Carencro, LA12 mi1,694121
Scott, LA13 mi1,671135
Eunice, LA14 mi1,627131

Nursing homes near Church Point

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Acadia St. Landry Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterChurch Point, LA0.7 mi1 of 5134(337) 684-6316
Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterOpelousas, LA9.2 mi3 of 5150(337) 948-4486
Eunice ManorEunice, LA11 mi3 of 5152(337) 457-2681
Heritage Manor Of OpelousasOpelousas, LA12 mi1 of 5109(337) 942-7588
Evangeline Oaks Guest HouseCarencro, LA12 mi1 of 5190(337) 896-9227
Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing FacilityOpelousas, LA12 mi3 of 5120(337) 948-3634

Hospices serving Church Point

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative CareOpelousas, LA11 mi(337) 948-8835
Allegiance Healthcare, LLCEunice, LA13 mi(337) 576-2975
Lamm Family Care HospiceCrowley, LA16 mi(337) 704-0237
Hospice Of Acadiana IncLafayette, LA18 mi(337) 232-1234

Straight-line miles from the center of Church Point. 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 Church Point

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 35% of the $2,688 monthly median income of Church Point 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 Church Point: common questions

What nursing homes are near Church Point?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Acadia St. Landry Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Church Point (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Opelousas (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eunice Manor in Eunice (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Church Point?

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 35% of the $2,688 monthly median income of Church Point 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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