Home Health Aides in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in New Orleans, LA: the local picture
43 Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Orleans ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.
New Orleans has about 63,917 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.
New Orleans compared with Louisiana
| Census figure | New Orleans | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 15% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 10% | 8.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,078 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Orleans
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 7.8 mi | 2,851 | 47% |
| Arabi, LA | 7.9 mi | 676 | 49% |
| Meraux, LA | 8.8 mi | 877 | 45% |
| Violet, LA | 11 mi | 744 | 52% |
| Terrytown, LA | 12 mi | 2,876 | 29% |
| Gretna, LA | 12 mi | 2,846 | 34% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving New Orleans
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalcaring Group | Metairie, LA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (504) 831-1190 |
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 469-3849 |
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Metairie, LA | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 838-7080 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| 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 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New Orleans. 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 New Orleans
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 27% of the $3,423 monthly median income of New Orleans 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 New Orleans: common questions
Which home health agencies serve New Orleans?
Medicare lists 43 certified agencies whose service area includes New Orleans ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vitalcaring Group (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in New Orleans?
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 27% of the $3,423 monthly median income of New Orleans 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 Chalmette, LA
- Home Health Aides in Arabi, LA
- Home Health Aides in Meraux, LA
- Home Health Aides in Violet, LA
- Home Health Aides in Terrytown, LA
- Home Health Aides in Gretna, LA
- Home Health Aides in Timberlane, LA
- Home Health Aides in Harvey, LA
- Home Health Aides in Eden Isle, LA
- Home Health Aides in Belle Chasse, LA
- Home Health Aides in Jefferson, LA
- Home Health Aides in Metairie, 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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