Haughton, Louisiana

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Haughton, LA

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Local figures

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

27%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Bossier Parish)
1.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Bossier Parish)
509
residents 65 or older (11% of Haughton)
20
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Haughton ZIP codes in their service area

136 Haughton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 24% in Bossier Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

5 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.0%).

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Haughton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Haughton compared with Bossier Parish and Louisiana

Census figureHaughtonBossier ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking27%24%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering1.0%7.9%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing6.9%9.8%8.6%
Residents 65 or older11%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone47%31%31%
Households with no vehicle4.5%7.3%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,722$51,953—

Older residents in towns around Haughton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Eastwood, LA4.1 mi90034%
Red Chute, LA7.0 mi90516%
Bossier City, LA8.8 mi9,68725%
Minden, LA15 mi1,96625%
Shreveport, LA17 mi32,21427%
Benton, LA18 mi36013%

Home health agencies serving Haughton

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringBossier City, LA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(318) 742-4026
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLCSibley, LA12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 371-3673
Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest LaMinden, LA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(318) 932-6877
Louisiana Home HealthMinden, LA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(318) 377-0800
Amedisys Home HealthShreveport, LA15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 865-8865
Elara CaringMansfield, LA37 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(318) 871-5101

Nursing homes near Haughton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Cornerstone Post Acute Care Of BossierBossier City, LA10 mi5 of 57(318) 841-5555
Riverview Care CenterBossier City, LA11 mi1 of 5135(318) 747-1857
Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationBossier City, LA11 mi1 of 5120(318) 742-5420

Straight-line miles from the center of Haughton. 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 Haughton

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 32% of the $2,894 monthly median income of Haughton 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.

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Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Haughton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Haughton?

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 32% of the $2,894 monthly median income of Haughton 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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