Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Old Jefferson, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Old Jefferson, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Old Jefferson are Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge (0.8 mi), Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge (1.7 mi), White Oak Post Acute Care in Baton Rouge (4.4 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).
Old Jefferson has about 11 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Old Jefferson compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Old Jefferson | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 62% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 11% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Old Jefferson
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah, LA | 1.7 mi | 3,465 | 315 |
| Village St. George, LA | 3.8 mi | 1,346 | 154 |
| Inniswold, LA | 4.1 mi | 872 | 46 |
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 4.9 mi | 2,430 | 318 |
| Prairieville, LA | 5.3 mi | 3,884 | 277 |
| Westminster, LA | 5.4 mi | 525 | 53 |
Nursing homes near Old Jefferson
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 136 | (225) 753-3203 |
| Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 144 | (225) 291-8474 |
| White Oak Post Acute Care | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.4 mi | not rated | 176 | (225) 291-7049 |
| Jefferson Manor Nursing And Rehab Ctr, LLC | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 122 | (225) 293-1434 |
| Heritage Manor Of Baton Rouge Ii | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 144 | (225) 924-2851 |
| The Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (225) 272-1401 |
Home health agencies serving Old Jefferson
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.1 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 | 8.3 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 | 3.9 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 | 5.1 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 Old Jefferson. 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 Old Jefferson
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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Old Jefferson: common questions
What nursing homes are near Old Jefferson?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); White Oak Post Acute Care in Baton Rouge (4.4 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Old Jefferson?
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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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- Nursing Assistants in Village St. George, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Inniswold, LA
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- Nursing Assistants in Prairieville, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Westminster, LA
- Nursing Assistants in Denham Springs, LA
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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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