Bastrop, Louisiana

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Bastrop, LA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Bastrop for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bastrop, LA: the local picture

25%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Morehouse Parish)
3.4%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Morehouse Parish)
1,255
residents 65 or older (14% of Bastrop)
14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bastrop ZIP codes in their service area

297 Bastrop residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 25% in Morehouse Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Bastrop ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bastrop compared with Morehouse Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBastropMorehouse ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking25%25%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering3.4%7.2%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing9.4%10%8.6%
Residents 65 or older14%20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%34%31%
Households with no vehicle20%12%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$30,080$34,242—

Older residents in towns around Bastrop

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Swartz, LA14 mi65517%
Lakeshore, LA18 mi23429%
Monroe, LA20 mi7,59223%
Rayville, LA23 mi48640%
West Monroe, LA23 mi2,17225%
Claiborne, LA23 mi1,93824%

Home health agencies serving Bastrop

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringMonroe, LA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 340-0221
Stat Home Health North, LLCMonroe, LA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 410-1344
Alphacare Home Health, Inc.Monroe, LA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 323-7097
Centerwell Home HealthWest Monroe, LA23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(318) 805-0106
Allegiance Home Health Of Northeast LaWest Monroe, LA23 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 516-2270
Haven Home Health IncMonroe, LA17 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 324-8632

Nursing homes near Bastrop

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lagniappe HealthcareBastrop, LA1.1 mi4 of 5112(318) 281-5188
Legrand Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterBastrop, LA1.2 mi3 of 5125(318) 281-0322
Cherry RidgeBastrop, LA1.8 mi4 of 5110(318) 281-6933

Straight-line miles from the center of Bastrop. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Bastrop

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 37% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Bastrop 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.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Bastrop: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bastrop?

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 37% of the $2,507 monthly median income of Bastrop 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.

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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