Brownsville, Louisiana

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Brownsville, LA

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Brownsville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Brownsville, LA: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
682
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$10.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in Louisiana (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
Louisiana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Brownsville are Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West Mon in West Monroe (2.5 mi), Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe (2.5 mi), The Oaks in Monroe (3.4 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).

Brownsville has about 90 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Brownsville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBrownsvilleOuachita ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.0%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability32%38%38%
Residents 65 or older16%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone49%32%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)30%16%15%
Households with no vehicle15%8.6%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$27,768$44,574—

Older residents in towns around Brownsville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bawcomville, LA1.5 mi47622
West Monroe, LA1.8 mi2,172451
Claiborne, LA4.2 mi1,93875
Monroe, LA5.4 mi7,5921,467
Richwood, LA5.6 mi24917
Lakeshore, LA8.1 mi23421

Nursing homes near Brownsville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West MonWest Monroe, LA2.5 mi2 of 5140(318) 396-3313
Ridgecrest Community Care CenterWest Monroe, LA2.5 mi4 of 5112(318) 387-2577
The OaksMonroe, LA3.4 mi2 of 5125(318) 387-5300
Guest House Nursing And RehabilitationWest Monroe, LA3.9 mi1 of 5140(318) 387-3900
Delta Grande Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationMonroe, LA4.8 mi3 of 574(318) 322-3100
Mary Goss Nursing HomeMonroe, LA5.2 mi2 of 591(318) 323-9013

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

What it covers

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
Cost

What CNAs costs in Brownsville

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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Brownsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brownsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West Mon in West Monroe (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Oaks in Monroe (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Brownsville?

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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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.

More near Brownsville

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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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