Crowley, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Crowley, LA: the local picture

228
residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)
1,997
residents 65 or older (17% of Crowley)
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Acadia Parish)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crowley has about 228 residents aged 85 or older among 1,997 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 (41% in Acadia Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Crowley 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.

Crowley compared with Acadia Parish and Louisiana

Census figureCrowleyAcadia ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.5%1.7%
Residents 65 or older17%16%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability44%41%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%34%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)22%19%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home6.2%7.4%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$28,951$33,200—

Older residents in towns around Crowley

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Rayne, LA6.6 mi959127
Kaplan, LA16 mi68589
Church Point, LA16 mi81671
Scott, LA17 mi1,671135
Jennings, LA17 mi2,148271
Maurice, LA17 mi39056

Nursing homes near Crowley

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterCrowley, LA0.8 mi3 of 5112(337) 783-2740
Landmark Of RayneRayne, LA2.4 mi3 of 5130(337) 783-8101
The Encore Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterCrowley, LA6.1 mi4 of 573(337) 783-5533
The EllingtonRayne, LA6.5 mi2 of 5120(337) 334-5111
Kaplan Healthcare CenterKaplan, LA15 mi2 of 5113(337) 270-6131
Gueydan Memorial Guest HomeGueydan, LA15 mi3 of 566(337) 536-6584

Hospices serving Crowley

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Lamm Family Care HospiceCrowley, LA0.3 mi(337) 704-0237
Hospice Of Acadiana IncLafayette, LA20 mi(337) 232-1234
Hospice Compassus - LafayetteLafayette, LA20 mi(337) 235-8690
Amedisys HospiceLafayette, LA20 mi(337) 988-9778

Straight-line miles from the center of Crowley. 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 Crowley

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 39% of the $2,413 monthly median income of Crowley 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 Crowley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crowley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crowley (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Landmark Of Rayne in Rayne (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Encore Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Crowley (6.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crowley?

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 39% of the $2,413 monthly median income of Crowley 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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