Carencro, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

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

32%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lafayette Parish)
7.2%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Lafayette Parish)
1,694
residents 65 or older (15% of Carencro)
21
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carencro ZIP codes in their service area

519 Carencro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 21% in Lafayette Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

115 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.2%).

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

Carencro compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana

Census figureCarencroLafayette ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking32%21%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering7.2%7.7%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing4.3%7.7%8.6%
Residents 65 or older15%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%30%31%
Households with no vehicle8.1%6.6%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$30,069$50,059—

Older residents in towns around Carencro

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Scott, LA6.0 mi1,67124%
Sunset, LA6.6 mi2859.8%
Lafayette, LA7.4 mi21,01418%
Breaux Bridge, LA8.2 mi1,37627%
Church Point, LA12 mi81622%
Broussard, LA13 mi1,38922%

Home health agencies serving Carencro

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lamm Family Care Home HealthCrowley, LA21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South LouisianaEunice, LA26 mi5 of 5—(337) 576-2978
Amedisys Home HealthLafayette, LA8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 989-6913
First Option Home HealthLafayette, LA11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 235-9741
Nursing SpecialtiesLafayette, LA11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 266-9996
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 Carencro

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Evangeline Oaks Guest HouseCarencro, LA0.2 mi1 of 5190(337) 896-9227
Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center & Assisted LivLafayette, LA2.4 mi4 of 592(337) 237-3940
Amelia Manor Nursing HomeLafayette, LA5.8 mi4 of 5151(337) 234-7331

Straight-line miles from the center of Carencro. 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 Carencro

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 $2,506 monthly median income of Carencro 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 Carencro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carencro?

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 $2,506 monthly median income of Carencro 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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