In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lake Charles, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake Charles, LA: the local picture
2,993 Lake Charles residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 22% in Calcasieu Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
951 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.2%).
Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Lake Charles ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lake Charles compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Lake Charles | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.2% | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 30% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,093 | $47,011 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Charles
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prien, LA | 5.0 mi | 1,009 | 31% |
| Westlake, LA | 5.3 mi | 1,137 | 7.7% |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 7.6 mi | 2,510 | 18% |
| Sulphur, LA | 8.9 mi | 3,603 | 19% |
| Carlyss, LA | 9.6 mi | 464 | 36% |
| Iowa, LA | 12 mi | 639 | 21% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Charles
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bossier City, LA | 165 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 742-4026 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Jennings, LA | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (337) 616-3077 |
| Elara Caring | Jennings, LA | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 824-5453 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Deridder, LA | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 462-3747 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 69 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 70 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
Nursing homes near Lake Charles
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles, LA | 0.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (337) 439-8338 |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 182 | (337) 439-0336 |
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (337) 478-2920 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles
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 22% of the $4,174 monthly median income of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Charles?
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 22% of the $4,174 monthly median income of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Prien, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Westlake, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Moss Bluff, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Sulphur, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Carlyss, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Iowa, 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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