Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Ville Platte, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Ville Platte, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Ville Platte are Heritage Manor Of Ville Platte in Ville Platte (1.9 mi), Savoy Care Center in Mamou (9.1 mi), Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Pine Prairie (11 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).
Ville Platte has about 163 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Ville Platte compared with Evangeline Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Ville Platte | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 48% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 53% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 18% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 27% | 12% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $24,818 | $29,538 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ville Platte
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou, LA | 9.4 mi | 480 | 31 |
| Opelousas, LA | 16 mi | 2,586 | 432 |
| Eunice, LA | 16 mi | 1,627 | 131 |
| Bunkie, LA | 19 mi | 758 | 147 |
| Church Point, LA | 20 mi | 816 | 71 |
| Sunset, LA | 23 mi | 285 | 6 |
Nursing homes near Ville Platte
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor Of Ville Platte | Ville Platte, LA | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 124 | (337) 363-5532 |
| Savoy Care Center | Mamou, LA | 9.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 119 | (337) 468-0347 |
| Prairie Manor Nursing Home | Pine Prairie, LA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (337) 599-2031 |
| Eunice Manor | Eunice, LA | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 152 | (337) 457-2681 |
| Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility | Opelousas, LA | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 948-3634 |
| Heritage Manor Of Opelousas | Opelousas, LA | 16 mi | 1 of 5 | 109 | (337) 942-7588 |
Home health agencies serving Ville Platte
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 33 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 0.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ville Platte. 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 Ville Platte
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 45% of the $2,068 monthly median income of Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte: common questions
What nursing homes are near Ville Platte?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Manor Of Ville Platte in Ville Platte (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Savoy Care Center in Mamou (9.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Pine Prairie (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Ville Platte?
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 45% of the $2,068 monthly median income of Ville Platte 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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