Kenner, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

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

28%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Jefferson Parish)
11%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Jefferson Parish)
12,491
residents 65 or older (19% of Kenner)
35
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kenner ZIP codes in their service area

3,411 Kenner residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in Jefferson Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,331 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 35 home health agencies serving Kenner ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kenner compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figureKennerJefferson ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking28%24%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering11%8.6%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing9.1%7.7%8.6%
Residents 65 or older19%19%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%31%31%
Households with no vehicle8.3%7.4%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,902$54,846—

Older residents in towns around Kenner

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
River Ridge, LA4.1 mi3,29823%
St. Rose, LA4.5 mi1,13023%
Metairie, LA4.7 mi29,85421%
Waggaman, LA5.2 mi1,76021%
Elmwood, LA5.6 mi8761.7%
Harahan, LA6.0 mi2,25429%

Home health agencies serving Kenner

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringMetairie, LA3.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(504) 469-3849
Vitalcaring GroupMetairie, LA5.3 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(504) 831-1190
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLCCovington, LA34 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 892-8008
Amedisys Home Health CareMetairie, LA5.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(504) 838-7080
Omni Home CareMandeville, LA31 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 674-5175
Mercy Home Health ServicesMandeville, LA31 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 674-1699

Nursing homes near Kenner

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Chateau Living CenterKenner, LA0.9 mi1 of 5215(504) 464-0604
Waldon Health Care CenterKenner, LA1.2 mi1 of 5205(504) 466-0222
Metairie Health Care CenterMetairie, LA2.4 mi1 of 5202(504) 885-8611

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenner. 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 Kenner

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 21% of the $4,409 monthly median income of Kenner 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 Kenner: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kenner?

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 21% of the $4,409 monthly median income of Kenner 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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