Cut Off, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Cut Off, LA: the local picture

64
residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)
805
residents 65 or older (15% of Cut Off)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Lafourche Parish)
4
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cut Off has about 64 residents aged 85 or older among 805 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Lafourche Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Cut Off 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.

Cut Off compared with Lafourche Parish and Louisiana

Census figureCut OffLafourche ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65 or older15%17%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%42%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%29%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.8%13%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home22%8.7%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,385$43,096—

Older residents in towns around Cut Off

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Larose, LA4.4 mi1,007136
Galliano, LA5.0 mi1,219157
Lockport, LA15 mi58859
Chauvin, LA17 mi412123
Bayou Blue, LA22 mi1,277152
Raceland, LA23 mi1,530131

Nursing homes near Cut Off

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Broadway Nursing And Rehabilitation CtrLockport, LA14 mi2 of 5126(985) 532-1011
Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNFHouma, LA24 mi4 of 56(985) 873-4141
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc.Belle Chasse, LA25 mi3 of 5120(504) 656-0068
The Oaks Of HoumaHouma, LA25 mi4 of 5120(985) 876-5692

Hospices serving Cut Off

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hope Healthcare & Hospice Bc, LLCHouma, LA25 mi(985) 868-3095
Acg HospiceHouma, LA26 mi(985) 223-1865
Haydel Memorial HospiceHouma, LA26 mi(985) 655-1020
Heart Of HospiceGretna, LA31 mi(504) 341-0038

Straight-line miles from the center of Cut Off. 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 Cut Off

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 23% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Cut Off 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 Cut Off: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cut Off?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Broadway Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr in Lockport (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNF in Houma (24 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc. in Belle Chasse (25 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cut Off?

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 23% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Cut Off 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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