In-Home Hospice Support in Abita Springs, LA
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in Abita Springs for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Abita Springs, LA: the local picture
Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Abita Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Compassus - Greater New Orleans in Mandeville (4.3 mi) and Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana in Mandville (4.3 mi).
157 Abita Springs residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Abita Springs compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Abita Springs | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7% | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,173 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Abita Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, LA | 5.5 mi | 2,183 | 30% |
| Mandeville, LA | 8.2 mi | 2,793 | 28% |
| Lacombe, LA | 12 mi | 1,403 | 25% |
| Pearl River, LA | 18 mi | 418 | 27% |
| Slidell, LA | 19 mi | 6,098 | 26% |
| Nicholson, MS | 19 mi | 433 | 9.2% |
Hospices serving Abita Springs
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Compassus - Greater New Orleans | Mandeville, LA | 4.3 mi | (985) 639-8000 |
| Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana | Mandville, LA | 4.3 mi | (985) 234-0400 |
| Egan Hospice | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | (985) 467-5883 |
| Concerned Care Hospice | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | (985) 892-3947 |
| Passages Hospice | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | (504) 875-4204 |
| Traditions Health | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | (985) 893-3301 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Abita Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for hospice support can help with
- Comfort, company and a calm presence
- Gentle personal care and repositioning
- Small meals and fluids as the person wants
- Telling the hospice nurse about changes
What hospice support costs in Abita Springs
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 23% of the $4,014 monthly median income of Abita Springs 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 caregiver for hospice support
Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.
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Hospice Support in Abita Springs: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Abita Springs?
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 23% of the $4,014 monthly median income of Abita Springs 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).
Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?
Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).
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- Hospice Support in Nicholson, 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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