In-Home Dementia Care in Lake Providence, LA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Providence, LA: the local picture

167

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

644

residents 65 or older (19% of Lake Providence)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in East Carroll Parish)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Providence has about 167 residents aged 85 or older among 644 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in East Carroll Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Lake Providence 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.

Lake Providence compared with East Carroll Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Lake Providence	East Carroll Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	41%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	24%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	3.7%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,901	$28,810	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tallulah, LA	27 mi	773	42
Delhi, LA	30 mi	405	86
Vicksburg, MS	37 mi	3,647	432
Beechwood, MS	39 mi	792	8
Greenville, MS	41 mi	4,905	490
Rayville, LA	41 mi	486	42

Nursing homes near Lake Providence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress At Lake Providence	Lake Providence, LA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	108	(318) 559-2248
West Carroll Care Center, Inc	Oak Grove, LA	13 mi	2 of 5	80	(318) 428-9612
Carroll Health And Rehab LLC	Oak Grove, LA	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(318) 428-3249
Sharkey-Issaquena Nursing Home	Rolling Fork, MS	19 mi	2 of 5	54	(662) 873-5182

Hospices serving Lake Providence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossroads Hospice, LLC	Delhi, LA	33 mi	(318) 878-2182
Premier Hospice, LLC	Bastrop, LA	43 mi	(318) 556-1999
Hospice Compassus -Monroe	Monroe, LA	57 mi	(318) 322-0062

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Providence. 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 Lake Providence

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 38% of the $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Providence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress At Lake Providence in Lake Providence (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); West Carroll Care Center, Inc in Oak Grove (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Carroll Health And Rehab LLC in Oak Grove (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Providence?

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 38% of the $2,492 monthly median income of Lake Providence 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 Lake Providence, LA