Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Abita Springs, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Abita Springs, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Abita Springs are Trinity Trace Community Care Center in Covington (5.3 mi), Heritage Manor Of Mandeville in Mandeville (6.0 mi), Pontchartrain Health Care Center in Mandeville (6.5 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Louisiana earn a median $10.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). 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).
Abita Springs has about 56 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
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+ with a disability | 24% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,173 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Abita Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, LA | 5.5 mi | 2,183 | 167 |
| Mandeville, LA | 8.2 mi | 2,793 | 268 |
| Lacombe, LA | 12 mi | 1,403 | 85 |
| Pearl River, LA | 18 mi | 418 | 39 |
| Slidell, LA | 19 mi | 6,098 | 819 |
| Nicholson, MS | 19 mi | 433 | 15 |
Nursing homes near Abita Springs
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Trace Community Care Center | Covington, LA | 5.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 116 | (985) 643-5630 |
| Heritage Manor Of Mandeville | Mandeville, LA | 6.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 145 | (985) 626-4798 |
| Pontchartrain Health Care Center | Mandeville, LA | 6.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 182 | (985) 626-8581 |
| Forest Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Covington, LA | 7.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 172 | (985) 892-6900 |
| Christwood | Covington, LA | 7.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (985) 898-0515 |
| Lacombe Nursing Centre | Lacombe, LA | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 98 | (985) 882-5417 |
Home health agencies serving Abita Springs
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 9.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
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 nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs 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 nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Abita Springs: common questions
What nursing homes are near Abita Springs?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trinity Trace Community Care Center in Covington (5.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Heritage Manor Of Mandeville in Mandeville (6.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pontchartrain Health Care Center in Mandeville (6.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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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