Berwick, Louisiana

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Berwick, 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 Berwick for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

43%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Mary Parish)
19%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in St. Mary Parish)
613
residents 65 or older (13% of Berwick)
10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Berwick ZIP codes in their service area

264 Berwick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 23% in St. Mary Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

116 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Berwick ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Berwick compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBerwickSt. Mary ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking43%23%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering19%9.4%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing19%9.5%8.6%
Residents 65 or older13%18%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%28%31%
Households with no vehicle7.6%11%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$35,072$44,947—

Older residents in towns around Berwick

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Bayou Vista, LA2.0 mi79921%
Morgan City, LA2.7 mi1,73118%
Patterson, LA4.5 mi81522%
Franklin, LA17 mi1,21631%
Schriever, LA24 mi72224%
Thibodaux, LA26 mi3,18332%

Home health agencies serving Berwick

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthHouma, LA30 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 872-1955
Stat Home Health, LLCLa Place, LA52 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 652-8092
Centerwell Home HealthHouma, LA30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 223-4321
Divinity Home Health Services, LLCThibodaux, LA26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 262-0445
Nursing Care Home HealthMorgan City, LA1.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 384-3478
Vitalcaring GroupMorgan City, LA1.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 329-2273

Nursing homes near Berwick

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan CityMorgan City, LA3.4 mi1 of 588(985) 384-1726
Patterson Healthcare CenterPatterson, LA4.8 mi1 of 5121(985) 395-4563
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of FranklinFranklin, LA18 mi1 of 5152(337) 828-1918

Straight-line miles from the center of Berwick. 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 Berwick

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 32% of the $2,923 monthly median income of Berwick 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 Berwick: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Berwick?

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 32% of the $2,923 monthly median income of Berwick 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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