Hospice Support in New Roads, LA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in New Roads, LA: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Roads ZIP codes

267

residents 85 or older (6.1% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Pointe Coupee Parish)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pointe Coupee Parish)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes New Roads ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Pointe Coupee Hospice in New Roads (0.8 mi) and Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge (26 mi).

421 New Roads residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

New Roads compared with Pointe Coupee Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	New Roads	Pointe Coupee Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	7.6%	8.6%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	19%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,218	$47,500	—

Older residents in towns around New Roads

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Zachary, LA	17 mi	2,768	34%
Jackson, LA	17 mi	389	33%
Baker, LA	19 mi	1,390	25%
Brownfields, LA	22 mi	699	36%
Port Allen, LA	23 mi	1,194	37%
Brusly, LA	24 mi	441	29%

Hospices serving New Roads

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pointe Coupee Hospice	New Roads, LA	0.8 mi	(225) 638-5717
Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	26 mi	(225) 768-0866
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	26 mi	(225) 767-4673
Hospice In His Care, LLC	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	(225) 214-0010
St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, LLC	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	(225) 769-4810
Audubon Hospice Care	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	(225) 924-6830

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

What it covers

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

Cost

What hospice support costs in New Roads

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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 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.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in New Roads: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in New Roads?

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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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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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