In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Baton Rouge, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Baton Rouge, LA: the local picture
7,530 Baton Rouge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in East Baton Rouge Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
3,273 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).
Medicare lists 37 home health agencies serving Baton Rouge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Baton Rouge compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 25% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 10% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 31% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,796 | $55,806 | — |
Older residents in towns around Baton Rouge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, LA | 3.4 mi | 525 | 23% |
| Merrydale, LA | 4.4 mi | 1,669 | 16% |
| Port Allen, LA | 4.4 mi | 1,194 | 18% |
| Inniswold, LA | 4.7 mi | 872 | 14% |
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 5.5 mi | 2,430 | 18% |
| Gardere, LA | 5.7 mi | 718 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Baton Rouge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 46 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Jennings, LA | 92 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (337) 616-3077 |
Nursing homes near Baton Rouge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF | Baton Rouge, LA | 0.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 2 | (225) 387-7161 |
| Mid City Community Nursing And Rehab | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 184 | (225) 923-7280 |
| Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC | Baton Rouge, LA | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 123 | (225) 387-6705 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Baton Rouge. 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 Baton Rouge
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 $3,983 monthly median income of Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Baton Rouge?
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 $3,983 monthly median income of Baton Rouge 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 Gardere, LA
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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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