In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Brownsville, LA: the local picture
163 Brownsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Ouachita Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
27 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.9%).
Brownsville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Brownsville | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.9% | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.0% | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 32% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,768 | $44,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brownsville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawcomville, LA | 1.5 mi | 476 | 33% |
| West Monroe, LA | 1.8 mi | 2,172 | 25% |
| Claiborne, LA | 4.2 mi | 1,938 | 24% |
| Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi | 7,592 | 23% |
| Richwood, LA | 5.6 mi | 249 | 46% |
| Lakeshore, LA | 8.1 mi | 234 | 29% |
Nursing homes near Brownsville
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West Mon | West Monroe, LA | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (318) 396-3313 |
| Ridgecrest Community Care Center | West Monroe, LA | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (318) 387-2577 |
| The Oaks | Monroe, LA | 3.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 125 | (318) 387-5300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brownsville. 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 Brownsville
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brownsville?
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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.
More senior care near Brownsville
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Bawcomville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in West Monroe, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Claiborne, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Monroe, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Richwood, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Lakeshore, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Swartz, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Rayville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Farmerville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bastrop, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Ruston, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Grambling, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Winnsboro, 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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