Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lafayette, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Lafayette, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lafayette are Lady Of The Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette (2.1 mi), Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette in Lafayette (2.3 mi), River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette (2.5 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).
Lafayette has about 2,622 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lafayette compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Lafayette | Lafayette Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,490 | $50,059 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lafayette
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott, LA | 4.6 mi | 1,671 | 135 |
| Broussard, LA | 6.4 mi | 1,389 | 143 |
| Milton, LA | 6.8 mi | 328 | 22 |
| Carencro, LA | 7.4 mi | 1,694 | 121 |
| Youngsville, LA | 7.8 mi | 1,934 | 89 |
| Maurice, LA | 8.9 mi | 390 | 56 |
Nursing homes near Lafayette
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Of The Oaks Retirement Manor | Lafayette, LA | 2.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (337) 232-6370 |
| Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 2.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 28 | (337) 289-8180 |
| River Oaks Retirement Manor | Lafayette, LA | 2.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (337) 233-7115 |
| Cornerstone At The Ranch | Lafayette, LA | 2.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 148 | (337) 981-5335 |
| Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park | Lafayette, LA | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 160 | (337) 216-0950 |
| Amelia Manor Nursing Home | Lafayette, LA | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 151 | (337) 234-7331 |
Home health agencies serving Lafayette
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 2.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| First Option Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 3.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 235-9741 |
| Nursing Specialties | Lafayette, LA | 3.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 266-9996 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lafayette. 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 Lafayette
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 21% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lafayette?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lady Of The Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Louisiana Extended Care Hospital Of Lafayette in Lafayette (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); River Oaks Retirement Manor in Lafayette (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lafayette?
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 21% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Scott, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Broussard, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Milton, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Carencro, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Youngsville, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Maurice, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Breaux Bridge, LA
- Nursing Assistants in St. Martinville, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Sunset, LA
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- Nursing Assistants in Crowley, LA
Other care in Lafayette
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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