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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westwego, LA: the local picture

37

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1,498

residents 65 or older (18% of Westwego)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westwego has about 37 residents aged 85 or older among 1,498 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.

30% 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.

21% of older Westwego 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.

Westwego compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Westwego	Jefferson Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	21%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,116	$54,846	—

Older residents in towns around Westwego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marrero, LA	2.3 mi	6,575	1,019
Bridge City, LA	2.6 mi	793	73
Avondale, LA	3.2 mi	659	34
Jefferson, LA	3.9 mi	2,143	218
Harahan, LA	4.1 mi	2,254	269
Elmwood, LA	4.3 mi	876	109

Nursing homes near Westwego

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center	New Orleans, LA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	142	(504) 896-5900
Covenant Home	New Orleans, LA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(504) 897-6216
Marrero Healthcare Center	Marrero, LA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	105	(504) 341-3658
Wynhoven Community Care Center	Marrero, LA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	188	(504) 347-0777
Jefferson Healthcare Center	Jefferson, LA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	222	(504) 837-3144
Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center	New Orleans, LA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	171	(504) 866-2741

Hospices serving Westwego

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nola Sjh Ii, LLC	River Ridge, LA	4.9 mi	(504) 305-4910
Anvoi Hospice	Metairie, LA	5.9 mi	(504) 603-3577
Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans	Metairie, LA	6.6 mi	(504) 525-2643
Heart Of Hospice	Gretna, LA	6.7 mi	(504) 341-0038

Straight-line miles from the center of Westwego. 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 Westwego

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 24% of the $3,843 monthly median income of Westwego 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 Westwego: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westwego?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Covenant Home in New Orleans (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Marrero Healthcare Center in Marrero (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westwego?

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 24% of the $3,843 monthly median income of Westwego 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 Westwego, LA