Live-In Caregivers in Red Chute, LA
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Live-In Caregivers in Red Chute, LA: the local picture
About 59 Red Chute residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 91% of homes in Red Chute have three or more bedrooms (74% in Bossier Parish); the median home has 6.6 rooms.
Of Red Chute households headed by someone 65 or older, 496 own their home and 37 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 51 owners and 0 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Red Chute compared with Bossier Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Red Chute | Bossier Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.5% | 9.9% | 15% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $72,942 | $51,953 | — |
Older residents in towns around Red Chute
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood, LA | 3.0 mi | 900 | 244 |
| Bossier City, LA | 4.1 mi | 9,687 | 1,729 |
| Haughton, LA | 7.0 mi | 509 | 24 |
| Benton, LA | 11 mi | 360 | 14 |
| Shreveport, LA | 13 mi | 32,214 | 4,208 |
| Blanchard, LA | 16 mi | 396 | 15 |
Emergency hospitals near Red Chute
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 8.5 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 675-5058 |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | Shreveport, LA | 9.1 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 424-6037 |
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | Shreveport, LA | 9.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 681-5000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Red Chute. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Red Chute
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $10.83 an hour (the Louisiana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,347 a month (39% of the $6,079 monthly median income of Red Chute households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $7,884 a month (130% of the $6,079 monthly median income of Red Chute households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Red Chute: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Red Chute?
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport in Shreveport, about 8.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Red Chute (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (318) 675-5058. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Red Chute?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $10.83 an hour (the Louisiana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,347 a month (39% of the $6,079 monthly median income of Red Chute households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $7,884 a month (130% of the $6,079 monthly median income of Red Chute households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Red Chute?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Red Chute it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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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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