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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mamou, LA: the local picture

31

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

480

residents 65 or older (17% of Mamou)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Evangeline Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mamou has about 31 residents aged 85 or older among 480 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Evangeline Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Mamou 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.

Mamou compared with Evangeline Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Mamou	Evangeline Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	41%	18%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	16%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,552	$29,538	—

Older residents in towns around Mamou

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ville Platte, LA	9.4 mi	1,120	163
Eunice, LA	10.0 mi	1,627	131
Oakdale, LA	19 mi	1,104	188
Church Point, LA	20 mi	816	71
Opelousas, LA	21 mi	2,586	432
Bunkie, LA	26 mi	758	147

Nursing homes near Mamou

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Savoy Care Center	Mamou, LA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(337) 468-0347
Heritage Manor Of Ville Platte	Ville Platte, LA	8.0 mi	3 of 5	124	(337) 363-5532
Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center	Eunice, LA	9.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(337) 550-7200
Prairie Manor Nursing Home	Pine Prairie, LA	9.8 mi	4 of 5	100	(337) 599-2031
Eunice Manor	Eunice, LA	10 mi	3 of 5	152	(337) 457-2681
Maison D'acadiens Care Center	Basile, LA	15 mi	2 of 5	78	(337) 432-6663

Hospices serving Mamou

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allegiance Healthcare, LLC	Eunice, LA	8.6 mi	(337) 576-2975
Harbor Hospice Of Oakdale, LLC	Oakdale, LA	19 mi	(318) 335-5029
Brighton Bridge	Oberlin, LA	20 mi	(337) 639-9200
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care	Opelousas, LA	21 mi	(337) 948-8835

Straight-line miles from the center of Mamou. 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 Mamou

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 41% of the $2,296 monthly median income of Mamou 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 Mamou: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mamou?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Savoy Care Center in Mamou (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Manor Of Ville Platte in Ville Platte (8.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center in Eunice (9.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mamou?

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 41% of the $2,296 monthly median income of Mamou 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 Mamou, LA