Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lutcher, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Lutcher, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lutcher are Chateau St. James Rehab And Retirement in Lutcher (2.0 mi), Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve (8.3 mi), Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Laplace (13 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).
Lutcher has about 193 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lutcher compared with St. James Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Lutcher | St. James Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 30% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 29% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 21% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 11% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $29,571 | $49,889 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lutcher
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy, LA | 1.1 mi | 451 | 38 |
| South Vacherie, LA | 8.6 mi | 761 | 73 |
| Reserve, LA | 9.4 mi | 1,155 | 68 |
| Laplace, LA | 14 mi | 4,279 | 387 |
| Chackbay, LA | 15 mi | 930 | 18 |
| Gonzales, LA | 16 mi | 2,246 | 224 |
Nursing homes near Lutcher
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau St. James Rehab And Retirement | Lutcher, LA | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 116 | (225) 869-5725 |
| Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home | Reserve, LA | 8.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 8 | (985) 479-4080 |
| Twin Oaks Nursing Home | Laplace, LA | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 148 | (985) 652-9538 |
| Chateau D'ville Rehab And Retirement | Donaldsonville, LA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | 141 | (225) 473-8614 |
| Thibodaux Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Thibodaux, LA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | 78 | (985) 446-1332 |
| Gonzales Healthcare Center | Gonzales, LA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (225) 644-5358 |
Home health agencies serving Lutcher
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes | La Place, LA | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (985) 653-8117 |
| Divinity Home Health Services, LLC | Thibodaux, LA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 262-0445 |
| At Home Healthcare | Ponchatoula, LA | 31 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 513-3125 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lutcher. 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 Lutcher
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 38% of the $2,464 monthly median income of Lutcher 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 Lutcher: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lutcher?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chateau St. James Rehab And Retirement in Lutcher (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve (8.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Laplace (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lutcher?
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 38% of the $2,464 monthly median income of Lutcher 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.
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Other care in Lutcher
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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