Broussard, Louisiana

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Broussard, LA

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Local figures

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

22%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lafayette Parish)
4.2%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Lafayette Parish)
1,389
residents 65 or older (9.7% of Broussard)
21
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Broussard ZIP codes in their service area

275 Broussard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Lafayette Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

53 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.2%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Broussard ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Broussard compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBroussardLafayette ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking22%21%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering4.2%7.7%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing7.3%7.7%8.6%
Residents 65 or older9.7%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%30%31%
Households with no vehicle2.1%6.6%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,106$50,059—

Older residents in towns around Broussard

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Youngsville, LA3.8 mi1,93425%
Lafayette, LA6.4 mi21,01418%
Milton, LA7.0 mi32828%
St. Martinville, LA7.5 mi1,52428%
Maurice, LA10 mi39018%
Breaux Bridge, LA10 mi1,37627%

Home health agencies serving Broussard

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lamm Family Care Home HealthCrowley, LA26 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South LouisianaEunice, LA37 mi5 of 5—(337) 576-2978
First Option Home HealthLafayette, LA4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 235-9741
Nursing SpecialtiesLafayette, LA4.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 266-9996
Amedisys Home HealthLafayette, LA6.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 989-6913
Lakeshore Home HealthBreaux Bridge, LA13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 228-1045

Nursing homes near Broussard

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Camelot Of BroussardBroussard, LA1.6 mi3 of 5148(337) 839-9005
Landmark Of AcadianaSaint Martinville, LA4.7 mi4 of 5124(337) 608-7636
Cornerstone At The RanchLafayette, LA5.6 mi1 of 5148(337) 981-5335

Straight-line miles from the center of Broussard. 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 Broussard

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 21% of the $4,426 monthly median income of Broussard 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 Broussard: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Broussard?

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 21% of the $4,426 monthly median income of Broussard 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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