In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Amite City, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Amite City, LA: the local picture
262 Amite City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 31% in Tangipahoa Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
176 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (20%).
Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Amite City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Amite City compared with Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Amite City | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 30% | 31% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 20% | 16% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 12% | 11% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 55% | 29% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,739 | $43,660 | — |
Older residents in towns around Amite City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond, LA | 16 mi | 2,782 | 33% |
| Ponchatoula, LA | 21 mi | 1,468 | 17% |
| Franklinton, LA | 23 mi | 592 | 36% |
| Walker, LA | 27 mi | 1,033 | 14% |
| Covington, LA | 30 mi | 2,183 | 18% |
| Magnolia, MS | 30 mi | 588 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Amite City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Stat Home Health Triton | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 956-7041 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 549-0865 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 429-9040 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
Nursing homes near Amite City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge At Tangi Pines | Amite, LA | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 100 | (985) 748-9464 |
| St. Helena Parish Nursing Home | Greensburg, LA | 11 mi | 1 of 5 | 72 | (225) 222-4102 |
| Hammond Nursing Home | Hammond, LA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (985) 542-1200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Amite City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with
- Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
- Help walking, turning and getting up safely
- Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
- Meals prepared the way the care team advises
What Parkinson’s care costs in Amite City
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 26% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Amite City 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.
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Parkinson’s Care in Amite City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Amite City?
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 26% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Amite City 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).
What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?
Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.
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- Parkinson’s Care in Magnolia, MS
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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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