In-Home Hospice Support in DeQuincy, 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 DeQuincy for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in DeQuincy, LA: the local picture
Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes DeQuincy ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heart Of Hospice in Lake Charles (22 mi) and St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC in Lake Charles (22 mi).
300 DeQuincy residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
DeQuincy compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | DeQuincy | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 55% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 23% | 8.3% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 13% | 15% |
Older residents in towns around DeQuincy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur, LA | 16 mi | 3,603 | 32% |
| Westlake, LA | 17 mi | 1,137 | 38% |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 17 mi | 2,510 | 24% |
| Vinton, LA | 19 mi | 400 | 49% |
| Carlyss, LA | 19 mi | 464 | 48% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 22 mi | 13,747 | 33% |
Hospices serving DeQuincy
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 22 mi | (337) 855-5154 |
| St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 22 mi | (337) 513-0731 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP | Lake Charles, LA | 24 mi | (337) 562-8620 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 27 mi | (337) 562-3200 |
| Brighton Bridge | Oberlin, LA | 43 mi | (337) 639-9200 |
| Allegiance Healthcare, LLC | Eunice, LA | 63 mi | (337) 576-2975 |
Straight-line miles from the center of DeQuincy. 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 DeQuincy
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. 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 DeQuincy: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in DeQuincy?
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. 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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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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