In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Franklinton, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Franklinton, LA: the local picture
185 Franklinton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 33% in Washington Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
146 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (29%).
Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Franklinton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Franklinton compared with Washington Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Franklinton | Washington Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 36% | 33% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 29% | 17% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 26% | 13% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 40% | 34% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 12% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $30,946 | $37,472 | — |
Older residents in towns around Franklinton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogalusa, LA | 18 mi | 2,047 | 43% |
| Amite City, LA | 23 mi | 897 | 30% |
| Covington, LA | 26 mi | 2,183 | 18% |
| Abita Springs, LA | 27 mi | 446 | 7.4% |
| Magnolia, MS | 29 mi | 588 | 15% |
| Hammond, LA | 30 mi | 2,782 | 33% |
Home health agencies serving Franklinton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Elara Caring | Leesville, LA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 239-4779 |
| St. Tammany Hospital Home Health | Madisonville, LA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 898-4414 |
| Mercy Home Health Services | Mandeville, LA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-1699 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
Nursing homes near Franklinton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Living Center | Franklinton, LA | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 84 | (985) 839-6706 |
| Fair City Health And Rehab | Franklinton, LA | 1.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (985) 839-4491 |
| Resthaven Living Center | Bogalusa, LA | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 145 | (985) 732-3909 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton
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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Franklinton?
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 36% of the $2,579 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Bogalusa, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Amite City, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Covington, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Abita Springs, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Magnolia, MS
- Parkinson’s Care in Hammond, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Mandeville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Ponchatoula, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in McComb, MS
- Parkinson’s Care in Columbia, MS
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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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