Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Patterson, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Patterson, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Patterson are Patterson Healthcare Center in Patterson (0.4 mi), Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City in Morgan City (7.8 mi), Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Franklin in Franklin (14 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).
Patterson has about 58 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Patterson compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Patterson | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 41% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.2% | 17% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,750 | $44,947 | — |
Older residents in towns around Patterson
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Vista, LA | 2.6 mi | 799 | 97 |
| Berwick, LA | 4.5 mi | 613 | 25 |
| Morgan City, LA | 7.2 mi | 1,731 | 173 |
| Franklin, LA | 14 mi | 1,216 | 75 |
| Jeanerette, LA | 27 mi | 733 | 73 |
| Schriever, LA | 29 mi | 722 | 59 |
Nursing homes near Patterson
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Healthcare Center | Patterson, LA | 0.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (985) 395-4563 |
| Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City | Morgan City, LA | 7.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 88 | (985) 384-1726 |
| Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Franklin | Franklin, LA | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 152 | (337) 828-1918 |
| Chateau Napoleon Caring, LLC | Napoleonville, LA | 25 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (985) 369-6011 |
Home health agencies serving Patterson
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Houma, LA | 34 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 872-1955 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Houma, LA | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 223-4321 |
| Divinity Home Health Services, LLC | Thibodaux, LA | 31 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 262-0445 |
| Nursing Care Home Health | Morgan City, LA | 2.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 384-3478 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Patterson. 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 Patterson
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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson: common questions
What nursing homes are near Patterson?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Patterson Healthcare Center in Patterson (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City in Morgan City (7.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Franklin in Franklin (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Patterson?
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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson
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Other care in Patterson
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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