Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Opelousas, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Opelousas, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Opelousas are Heritage Manor Of Opelousas in Opelousas (0.6 mi), Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas (1.4 mi), Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Opelousas (3.2 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).
Opelousas has about 432 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Opelousas compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 34% | 25% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 22% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,216 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opelousas
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset, LA | 8.3 mi | 285 | 6 |
| Church Point, LA | 12 mi | 816 | 71 |
| Carencro, LA | 15 mi | 1,694 | 121 |
| Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 1,120 | 163 |
| Scott, LA | 20 mi | 1,671 | 135 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | 1,376 | 191 |
Nursing homes near Opelousas
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor Of Opelousas | Opelousas, LA | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 109 | (337) 942-7588 |
| Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility | Opelousas, LA | 1.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 948-3634 |
| Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Opelousas, LA | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (337) 948-4486 |
| Acadia St. Landry Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Church Point, LA | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 134 | (337) 684-6316 |
| J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home | Arnaudville, LA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | 175 | (337) 754-7703 |
| Tri-Community Nursing Center | Palmetto, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (337) 623-4227 |
Home health agencies serving Opelousas
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 0.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Opelousas. 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 Opelousas
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 Opelousas: common questions
What nursing homes are near Opelousas?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Manor Of Opelousas in Opelousas (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Opelousas (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Opelousas?
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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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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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