Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Westwego, LA
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Nursing Assistants in Westwego, LA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Westwego are John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans (1.6 mi), Covenant Home in New Orleans (1.8 mi), Marrero Healthcare Center in Marrero (2.7 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).
Westwego has about 37 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Westwego compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Westwego | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 37% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 12% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,116 | $54,846 | — |
Older residents in towns around Westwego
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrero, LA | 2.3 mi | 6,575 | 1,019 |
| Bridge City, LA | 2.6 mi | 793 | 73 |
| Avondale, LA | 3.2 mi | 659 | 34 |
| Jefferson, LA | 3.9 mi | 2,143 | 218 |
| Harahan, LA | 4.1 mi | 2,254 | 269 |
| Elmwood, LA | 4.3 mi | 876 | 109 |
Nursing homes near Westwego
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center | New Orleans, LA | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 142 | (504) 896-5900 |
| Covenant Home | New Orleans, LA | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 96 | (504) 897-6216 |
| Marrero Healthcare Center | Marrero, LA | 2.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 105 | (504) 341-3658 |
| Wynhoven Community Care Center | Marrero, LA | 3.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 188 | (504) 347-0777 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center | Jefferson, LA | 4.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 222 | (504) 837-3144 |
| Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | New Orleans, LA | 4.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 171 | (504) 866-2741 |
Home health agencies serving Westwego
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 8.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 469-3849 |
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Metairie, LA | 7.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 838-7080 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Westwego. 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 Westwego
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 24% of the $3,843 monthly median income of Westwego 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 Westwego: common questions
What nursing homes are near Westwego?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Covenant Home in New Orleans (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Marrero Healthcare Center in Marrero (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Westwego?
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 24% of the $3,843 monthly median income of Westwego 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 Westwego
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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