In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Gonzales, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Gonzales, LA: the local picture
543 Gonzales residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 22% in Ascension Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
206 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).
Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Gonzales ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Gonzales compared with Ascension Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Gonzales | Ascension Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 26% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.9% | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 23% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,196 | $58,633 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gonzales
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA | 7.3 mi | 3,884 | 21% |
| Donaldsonville, LA | 9.1 mi | 1,126 | 15% |
| St. Gabriel, LA | 11 mi | 543 | 17% |
| Old Jefferson, LA | 12 mi | 1,946 | 18% |
| Village St. George, LA | 13 mi | 1,346 | 16% |
| Shenandoah, LA | 14 mi | 3,465 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Gonzales
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 2.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Pinnacle Home Health Of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 248-8600 |
| Cypress Home Health | Baton Rouge, LA | 17 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 761-1592 |
Nursing homes near Gonzales
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Healthcare Center | Gonzales, LA | 3.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (225) 644-5358 |
| Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center | Gonzales, LA | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 102 | (225) 644-6581 |
| Chateau D'ville Rehab And Retirement | Donaldsonville, LA | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 141 | (225) 473-8614 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gonzales. 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 Gonzales
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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gonzales?
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 19% of the $4,933 monthly median income of Gonzales 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 Gonzales
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Prairieville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Donaldsonville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in St. Gabriel, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Old Jefferson, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Village St. George, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Shenandoah, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Oak Hills Place, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Inniswold, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Gardere, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Lutcher, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Westminster, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Gramercy, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Denham Springs, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Walker, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Plaquemine, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Baton Rouge, 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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