Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Fort Polk South, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Polk South, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fort Polk South are The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville (6.0 mi), Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC in Rosepine (9.6 mi), Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc in Deridder (14 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).
Fort Polk South has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Fort Polk South compared with Vernon Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Fort Polk South | Vernon Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 0.0% | 51% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 42% | 18% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Polk South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville, LA | 7.2 mi | 844 | 69 |
| DeRidder, LA | 15 mi | 1,711 | 183 |
| Newton, TX | 35 mi | 330 | 88 |
| Oakdale, LA | 37 mi | 1,104 | 188 |
| DeQuincy, LA | 44 mi | 801 | 114 |
| Jasper, TX | 47 mi | 1,579 | 231 |
Nursing homes near Fort Polk South
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Healthcare Center | Leesville, LA | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 152 | (337) 239-6578 |
| Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC | Rosepine, LA | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (337) 463-8778 |
| Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc | Deridder, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 132 | (337) 463-6293 |
| Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (337) 463-9022 |
Home health agencies serving Fort Polk South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Polk South. 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 Fort Polk South
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. 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Fort Polk South: common questions
What nursing homes are near Fort Polk South?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC in Rosepine (9.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc in Deridder (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Fort Polk South?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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