Hammond, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

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

33%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Tangipahoa Parish)
19%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in Tangipahoa Parish)
2,782
residents 65 or older (13% of Hammond)
39
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hammond ZIP codes in their service area

818 Hammond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 31% in Tangipahoa Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

465 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 39 home health agencies serving Hammond ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hammond compared with Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana

Census figureHammondTangipahoa ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking33%31%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering19%16%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing12%11%8.6%
Residents 65 or older13%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%29%31%
Households with no vehicle9.2%6.1%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$46,635$43,660—

Older residents in towns around Hammond

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Ponchatoula, LA4.6 mi1,46817%
Amite City, LA16 mi89730%
Covington, LA21 mi2,18318%
Mandeville, LA23 mi2,79314%
Walker, LA24 mi1,03314%
Abita Springs, LA26 mi4467.4%

Home health agencies serving Hammond

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringHammond, LA1.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 340-8000
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLCCovington, LA22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 892-8008
Stat Home Health TritonHammond, LA1.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 956-7041
Elara CaringHammond, LA1.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 549-0865
Centerwell Home HealthHammond, LA1.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 429-9040
St. Tammany Hospital Home HealthMadisonville, LA18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 898-4414

Nursing homes near Hammond

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Hammond Nursing HomeHammond, LA0.8 mi4 of 5120(985) 542-1200
Heritage Healthcare Of HammondHammond, LA2.1 mi1 of 5108(985) 345-7210
Landmark Nursing Center HammondHammond, LA2.4 mi2 of 5150(985) 542-8570

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammond. 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 Hammond

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 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Hammond 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 Hammond: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hammond?

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 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Hammond 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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