Youngsville, Louisiana

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Youngsville, LA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Youngsville, LA: the local picture

89
residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)
1,934
residents 65 or older (11% of Youngsville)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lafayette Parish)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Youngsville has about 89 residents aged 85 or older among 1,934 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.

38% 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.

20% of older Youngsville 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.

Youngsville compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana

Census figureYoungsvilleLafayette ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65 or older11%15%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%35%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%30%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%15%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.2%9.6%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,788$50,059—

Older residents in towns around Youngsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Broussard, LA3.8 mi1,389143
Milton, LA4.5 mi32822
Maurice, LA7.5 mi39056
Lafayette, LA7.8 mi21,0142,622
Delcambre, LA10.0 mi33841
St. Martinville, LA10 mi1,52456

Nursing homes near Youngsville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Camelot Of BroussardBroussard, LA3.1 mi3 of 5148(337) 839-9005
Maison De LafayetteLafayette, LA5.2 mi1 of 5189(337) 981-2258
Cornerstone At The RanchLafayette, LA5.7 mi1 of 5148(337) 981-5335
Landmark Of AcadianaSaint Martinville, LA6.3 mi4 of 5124(337) 608-7636
Pelican Pointe Healthcare And RehabilitationMaurice, LA7.4 mi4 of 5120(337) 893-4449
River Oaks Retirement ManorLafayette, LA8.9 mi1 of 5100(337) 233-7115

Hospices serving Youngsville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette, IncLafayette, LA4.6 mi(337) 541-1000
Bridgeway Healthcare And Hospice Of AcadianaLafayette, LA4.6 mi(337) 232-5925
Heart Of Hospice, LLCLafayette, LA4.6 mi(337) 232-8159
Traditions HealthLafayette, LA4.6 mi(337) 948-9004

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngsville. 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 Youngsville

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 18% of the $5,316 monthly median income of Youngsville 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 Youngsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Youngsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Camelot Of Broussard in Broussard (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maison De Lafayette in Lafayette (5.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cornerstone At The Ranch in Lafayette (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Youngsville?

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 18% of the $5,316 monthly median income of Youngsville 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.

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.

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