Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Baker, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Baker, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Baker are River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC in Baker (0.8 mi), Baton Rouge Health Care Center in Baton Rouge (1.8 mi), The Lodge At Lane in Zachary (4.5 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).
Baker has about 108 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Baker compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Baker | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.0% | 11% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,403 | $55,806 | — |
Older residents in towns around Baker
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownfields, LA | 3.4 mi | 699 | 128 |
| Zachary, LA | 5.6 mi | 2,768 | 353 |
| Merrydale, LA | 6.5 mi | 1,669 | 16 |
| Central, LA | 7.5 mi | 5,474 | 379 |
| Monticello, LA | 9.4 mi | 611 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 10.0 mi | 31,584 | 3,662 |
Nursing homes near Baker
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC | Baker, LA | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 132 | (225) 778-0573 |
| Baton Rouge Health Care Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 145 | (225) 774-2141 |
| The Lodge At Lane | Zachary, LA | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 39 | (225) 658-4345 |
| Zachary Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Zachary, LA | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 110 | (225) 654-6893 |
| Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ce | Baton Rouge, LA | 6.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 170 | (225) 416-6006 |
| St Clare Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation | Baton Rouge, LA | 9.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 184 | (225) 216-3604 |
Home health agencies serving Baker
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 549-0865 |
| Stat Home Health Triton | Hammond, LA | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 956-7041 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Baker. 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 Baker
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 18% of the $5,284 monthly median income of Baker 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 Baker: common questions
What nursing homes are near Baker?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC in Baker (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Baton Rouge Health Care Center in Baton Rouge (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Lodge At Lane in Zachary (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Baker?
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 18% of the $5,284 monthly median income of Baker 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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