In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fort Polk South, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Fort Polk South, LA: the local picture
0 Fort Polk South residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 32% in Vernon Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Fort Polk South ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Fort Polk South compared with Vernon Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Fort Polk South | Vernon Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 0.0% | 32% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 0.0% | 13% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 29% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Polk South
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville, LA | 7.2 mi | 844 | 33% |
| DeRidder, LA | 15 mi | 1,711 | 33% |
| Newton, TX | 35 mi | 330 | 15% |
| Oakdale, LA | 37 mi | 1,104 | 44% |
| DeQuincy, LA | 44 mi | 801 | 36% |
| Jasper, TX | 47 mi | 1,579 | 27% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Polk South
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 45 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Elara Caring | Leesville, LA | 173 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 239-4779 |
| Beauregard Home Health | Deridder, LA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy | (337) 462-7188 |
Nursing homes near Fort Polk South
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Healthcare Center | Leesville, LA | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 152 | (337) 239-6578 |
| Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC | Rosepine, LA | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 108 | (337) 463-8778 |
| Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc | Deridder, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 132 | (337) 463-6293 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Polk South. 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 Fort Polk South
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. 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 Fort Polk South: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Polk South?
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. 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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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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