Plaquemine, Louisiana

Home Health Aides in Plaquemine, 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 Plaquemine for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Plaquemine, LA: the local picture

18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Plaquemine ZIP codes in their service area
$10.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in Louisiana (BLS, May 2025)
1,134
residents 65 or older (19% of Plaquemine)
44%
of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Iberville Parish)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Plaquemine 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.

Plaquemine has about 1,134 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Plaquemine compared with Iberville Parish and Louisiana

Census figurePlaquemineIberville ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability44%46%38%
Residents 65 or older19%18%17%
Residents 85 or older1.5%1.4%1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%28%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%18%15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.8%4.9%8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,594$40,000—

Older residents in towns around Plaquemine

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Addis, LA6.1 mi64646%
Brusly, LA7.7 mi44129%
Gardere, LA8.3 mi71831%
St. Gabriel, LA8.8 mi54354%
Oak Hills Place, LA11 mi2,43031%
Port Allen, LA11 mi1,19442%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Plaquemine

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Stat Home Health, LLCLa Place, LA47 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 652-8092
Elara CaringBaton Rouge, LA13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast LouisianaGonzales, LA20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 348-3011
Vitalcaring GroupDenham Springs, LA24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 291-1230
Centerwell Home HealthPlaquemine, LA1.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 687-8188
Cypress Home HealthBaton Rouge, LA13 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 761-1592
Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 248-8600
Pinnacle Home Health Of ZacharyZachary, LA27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 248-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Plaquemine. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

  • Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Transfers, walking and positioning
  • Meals and help with eating
  • Medication reminders
Cost

What home health aides costs in Plaquemine

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 26% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine 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 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Plaquemine: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Plaquemine?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Plaquemine ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Stat Home Health, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Plaquemine?

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 26% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine 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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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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