Home Health Aides in Bogalusa, LA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Bogalusa for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Bogalusa, LA: the local picture
19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bogalusa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in Louisiana earn a median $10.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $10.00 and $13.03.
Bogalusa has about 2,047 residents aged 65 or older, 52% of whom report a disability.
Bogalusa compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 52% | 46% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 24% | 18% | 15% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.3% | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,108 | $37,472 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bogalusa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton, LA | 18 mi | 592 | 55% |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MS | 19 mi | 707 | 24% |
| Poplarville, MS | 20 mi | 332 | 15% |
| Picayune, MS | 20 mi | 2,353 | 52% |
| Nicholson, MS | 22 mi | 433 | 36% |
| Abita Springs, LA | 23 mi | 446 | 24% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bogalusa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 41 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
| Stat Home Health Triton | Hammond, LA | 41 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 956-7041 |
| Pulse Home Health Care | Covington, LA | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 845-7088 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Hammond, LA | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 345-6343 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bogalusa. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Bogalusa
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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Bogalusa: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Bogalusa?
Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Bogalusa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Mercy Home Health Services (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Bogalusa?
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 40% of the $2,342 monthly median income of Bogalusa 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Franklinton, LA
- Home Health Aides in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
- Home Health Aides in Poplarville, MS
- Home Health Aides in Picayune, MS
- Home Health Aides in Nicholson, MS
- Home Health Aides in Abita Springs, LA
- Home Health Aides in Covington, LA
- Home Health Aides in Pearl River, LA
- Home Health Aides in Mandeville, LA
- Home Health Aides in Lacombe, LA
- Home Health Aides in Columbia, MS
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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.
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