In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Natchitoches, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Natchitoches, LA: the local picture
517 Natchitoches residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 26% in Natchitoches Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
242 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).
Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Natchitoches ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Natchitoches compared with Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Natchitoches | Natchitoches Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.6% | 7.0% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 34% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,595 | $45,192 | — |
Older residents in towns around Natchitoches
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield, LA | 30 mi | 440 | 41% |
| Mansfield, LA | 41 mi | 910 | 31% |
| Jonesboro, LA | 41 mi | 756 | 17% |
| Leesville, LA | 42 mi | 844 | 33% |
| Ball, LA | 46 mi | 389 | 41% |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 48 mi | 24 | 0.0% |
Home health agencies serving Natchitoches
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Natchitoches, LA | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 238-3933 |
| Elara Caring | Mansfield, LA | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 871-5101 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 46 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 49 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Northwest La | Minden, LA | 63 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 932-6877 |
| Elara Caring | Jennings, LA | 108 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 824-5453 |
Nursing homes near Natchitoches
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Of Natchitoches | Natchitoches, LA | 2.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 112 | (318) 214-4361 |
| Onyx Care Of Natchitoches | Natchitoches, LA | 2.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 98 | (318) 352-8779 |
| Natchitoches Community Care Center | Natchitoches, LA | 3.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (318) 352-8296 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Natchitoches. 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 Natchitoches
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 25% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Natchitoches?
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 25% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Natchitoches 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.
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- Parkinson’s Care in Fort Polk South, 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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