Live-In Caregivers in River Ridge, LA
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Live-In Caregivers in River Ridge, LA: the local picture
About 298 River Ridge 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. 70% of homes in River Ridge have three or more bedrooms (63% in Jefferson Parish), while 16% have one bedroom or none, where live-in care rarely works; the median home has 6 rooms.
Of River Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older, 1,901 own their home and 463 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 169 owners and 27 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
River Ridge compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 37% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 12% | 15% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.4% | 21% | 8.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,477 | $54,846 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggaman, LA | 1.5 mi | 1,760 | 38 |
| Harahan, LA | 1.9 mi | 2,254 | 269 |
| Elmwood, LA | 2.1 mi | 876 | 109 |
| Metairie, LA | 3.8 mi | 29,854 | 3,903 |
| Jefferson, LA | 4.0 mi | 2,143 | 218 |
| Kenner, LA | 4.1 mi | 12,491 | 1,478 |
Emergency hospitals near River Ridge
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | 3.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (504) 842-3000 |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie, LA | 4.2 mi | 2 of 5 | (504) 988-5263 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner, LA | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | (504) 464-8065 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Ridge. 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 River Ridge
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 (44% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 (147% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 River Ridge: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to River Ridge?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute in New Orleans, about 3.9 mi in a straight line from the center of River Ridge (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (504) 842-3000. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in River Ridge?
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 (44% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 (147% of the $5,373 monthly median income of River Ridge 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 River Ridge?
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 River Ridge 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.
More senior care near River Ridge
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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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