In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ball, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Ball, LA: the local picture
159 Ball residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 30% in Rapides Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
23 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).
Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Ball ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Ball compared with Rapides Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Ball | Rapides Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 41% | 30% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.9% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9% | 12% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 10% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 33% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 9.4% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,429 | $44,209 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ball
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville, LA | 5.2 mi | 2,456 | 32% |
| Alexandria, LA | 9.4 mi | 7,531 | 32% |
| Jena, LA | 25 mi | 623 | 35% |
| Marksville, LA | 29 mi | 766 | 20% |
| Bunkie, LA | 35 mi | 758 | 59% |
| Winnfield, LA | 38 mi | 440 | 41% |
Home health agencies serving Ball
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 9.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 9.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 9.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 51 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La | Minden, LA | 98 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 932-6877 |
| Amedisys Home Health Services | Alexandria, LA | 9.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (318) 445-2846 |
Nursing homes near Ball
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Community Care Center | Pineville, LA | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 154 | (318) 640-3014 |
| The Oaks Care Center | Pineville, LA | 3.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 136 | (318) 640-9656 |
| Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Pineville, LA | 5.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 130 | (318) 442-9552 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ball. 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 Ball
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 22% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Ball 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 Ball: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ball?
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 22% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Ball 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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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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