Franklinton, Louisiana

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

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Franklinton, LA: the local picture

5
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
470
certified beds in the 5 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 Franklinton are Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton (0.6 mi), Fair City Health And Rehab in Franklinton (1.0 mi), Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa (17 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).

Franklinton has about 48 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Franklinton compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana

Census figureFranklintonWashington ParishLouisiana
Residents 85 or older1.3%2.2%1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability55%46%38%
Residents 65 or older16%19%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%34%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)21%18%15%
Households with no vehicle12%12%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$30,946$37,472—

Older residents in towns around Franklinton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bogalusa, LA18 mi2,047177
Amite City, LA23 mi897123
Covington, LA26 mi2,183167
Abita Springs, LA27 mi44656
Magnolia, MS29 mi58828
Hammond, LA30 mi2,782179

Nursing homes near Franklinton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Good Samaritan Living CenterFranklinton, LA0.6 mi1 of 584(985) 839-6706
Fair City Health And RehabFranklinton, LA1.0 mi1 of 5121(985) 839-4491
Resthaven Living CenterBogalusa, LA17 mi2 of 5145(985) 732-3909
Billdora Senior CareTylertown, MS18 mi3 of 560(601) 876-2173
Diversicare Of TylertownTylertown, MS19 mi5 of 560(601) 876-2107

Home health agencies serving Franklinton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLCCovington, LA25 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 892-8008
Elara CaringLeesville, LA22 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 239-4779
St. Tammany Hospital Home HealthMadisonville, LA29 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 898-4414
Mercy Home Health ServicesMandeville, LA30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 674-1699

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklinton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan Living Center in Franklinton (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fair City Health And Rehab in Franklinton (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Franklinton?

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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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.

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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