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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scott, LA: the local picture

135

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,671

residents 65 or older (19% of Scott)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lafayette Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scott has about 135 residents aged 85 or older among 1,671 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Lafayette Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Scott 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.

Scott compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Scott	Lafayette Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	15%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	9.6%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,118	$50,059	—

Older residents in towns around Scott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lafayette, LA	4.6 mi	21,014	2,622
Carencro, LA	6.0 mi	1,694	121
Milton, LA	8.8 mi	328	22
Maurice, LA	9.5 mi	390	56
Rayne, LA	10 mi	959	127
Broussard, LA	11 mi	1,389	143

Nursing homes near Scott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park	Lafayette, LA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(337) 216-0950
Lady Of The Oaks Retirement Manor	Lafayette, LA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	137	(337) 232-6370
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette	Lafayette, LA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	28	(337) 289-8180
Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center & Assisted Liv	Lafayette, LA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	92	(337) 237-3940
Cornerstone At The Ranch	Lafayette, LA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	148	(337) 981-5335
Evangeline Oaks Guest House	Carencro, LA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(337) 896-9227

Hospices serving Scott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	(337) 232-1234
Hospice Compassus - Lafayette	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	(337) 235-8690
Amedisys Hospice	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	(337) 988-9778
Community Hospice Of Lafayette	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	(337) 806-9190

Straight-line miles from the center of Scott. 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 Scott

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 $4,093 monthly median income of Scott 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 Scott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park in Lafayette (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lady Of The Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette in Lafayette (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scott?

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 $4,093 monthly median income of Scott 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 Scott, LA