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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elmwood, LA: the local picture

109

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

876

residents 65 or older (14% of Elmwood)

6.1%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jefferson Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elmwood has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 876 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.

6.1% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Jefferson Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Elmwood 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.

Elmwood compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Elmwood	Jefferson Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	6.1%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	21%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,333	$54,846	—

Older residents in towns around Elmwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harahan, LA	1.5 mi	2,254	269
Jefferson, LA	1.9 mi	2,143	218
Bridge City, LA	2.1 mi	793	73
River Ridge, LA	2.1 mi	3,298	298
Waggaman, LA	2.9 mi	1,760	38
Metairie, LA	3.1 mi	29,854	3,903

Nursing homes near Elmwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center	Metairie, LA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	124	(504) 733-8448
St Joseph Of Harahan	Harahan, LA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	206	(504) 738-7676
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility	Jefferson, LA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	30	(504) 314-4249
Jefferson Healthcare Center	Jefferson, LA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	222	(504) 837-3144
Colonial Oaks Living Center	Metairie, LA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(504) 887-6414
East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF	Metairie, LA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	49	(504) 503-4699

Hospices serving Elmwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nola Sjh Ii, LLC	River Ridge, LA	1.1 mi	(504) 305-4910
Anvoi Hospice	Metairie, LA	2.5 mi	(504) 603-3577
Guardian Angel Hospice	Metairie, LA	3.4 mi	(504) 737-2244
Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC	Metairie, LA	4.1 mi	(504) 457-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Elmwood. 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 Elmwood

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 9% of the $10,361 monthly median income of Elmwood 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 Elmwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elmwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center in Metairie (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Joseph Of Harahan in Harahan (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Jefferson (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elmwood?

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 9% of the $10,361 monthly median income of Elmwood 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 Elmwood, LA