Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Gonzales, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Gonzales, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Gonzales are Gonzales Healthcare Center in Gonzales (3.3 mi), Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center in Gonzales (3.3 mi), Chateau D'ville Rehab And Retirement in Donaldsonville (9.4 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).
Gonzales has about 224 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Gonzales compared with Ascension Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Gonzales | Ascension Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 23% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.5% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,196 | $58,633 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gonzales
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA | 7.3 mi | 3,884 | 277 |
| Donaldsonville, LA | 9.1 mi | 1,126 | 141 |
| St. Gabriel, LA | 11 mi | 543 | 14 |
| Old Jefferson, LA | 12 mi | 1,946 | 11 |
| Village St. George, LA | 13 mi | 1,346 | 154 |
| Shenandoah, LA | 14 mi | 3,465 | 315 |
Nursing homes near Gonzales
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Healthcare Center | Gonzales, LA | 3.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (225) 644-5358 |
| Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center | Gonzales, LA | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 102 | (225) 644-6581 |
| Chateau D'ville Rehab And Retirement | Donaldsonville, LA | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 141 | (225) 473-8614 |
| Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 144 | (225) 291-8474 |
| Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 136 | (225) 753-3203 |
| Jefferson Manor Nursing And Rehab Ctr, LLC | Baton Rouge, LA | 16 mi | 1 of 5 | 122 | (225) 293-1434 |
Home health agencies serving Gonzales
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 17 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 | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 248-8600 |
| Cypress Home Health | Baton Rouge, LA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 761-1592 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gonzales. 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 Gonzales
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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales: common questions
What nursing homes are near Gonzales?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gonzales Healthcare Center in Gonzales (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center in Gonzales (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Chateau D'ville Rehab And Retirement in Donaldsonville (9.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Gonzales?
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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 senior care near Gonzales
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Prairieville, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Donaldsonville, LA
- Nursing Assistants in St. Gabriel, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Old Jefferson, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Village St. George, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Shenandoah, LA
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Other care in Gonzales
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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