Home Health Aides in Franklin, 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 Franklin for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Franklin, LA: the local picture
14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Franklin 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.
Franklin has about 1,216 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.
Franklin compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Franklin | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 41% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 17% | 15% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 5.6% | 10% | 8.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,635 | $44,947 | — |
Older residents in towns around Franklin
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanerette, LA | 13 mi | 733 | 46% |
| Patterson, LA | 14 mi | 815 | 41% |
| Bayou Vista, LA | 16 mi | 799 | 52% |
| Berwick, LA | 17 mi | 613 | 54% |
| Morgan City, LA | 20 mi | 1,731 | 36% |
| New Iberia, LA | 24 mi | 5,013 | 44% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Franklin
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Houma, LA | 47 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 872-1955 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
| Nursing Specialties | Lafayette, LA | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 266-9996 |
| First Option Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 235-9741 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 43 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 48 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Plaquemine, LA | 37 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 687-8188 |
| Grace Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 40 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 889-5950 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin
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 28% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Franklin?
Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (5 of 5), Lakeshore Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nursing Specialties (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Franklin?
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 28% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Jeanerette, LA
- Home Health Aides in Patterson, LA
- Home Health Aides in Bayou Vista, LA
- Home Health Aides in Berwick, LA
- Home Health Aides in Morgan City, LA
- Home Health Aides in New Iberia, LA
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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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