In-Home Parkinson’s Care in New Orleans, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in New Orleans, LA: the local picture
14,041 New Orleans residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
4,656 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).
Medicare lists 43 home health agencies serving New Orleans ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
New Orleans compared with Louisiana
| Census figure | New Orleans | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.2% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 17% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,078 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Orleans
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 7.8 mi | 2,851 | 30% |
| Arabi, LA | 7.9 mi | 676 | 42% |
| Meraux, LA | 8.8 mi | 877 | 32% |
| Violet, LA | 11 mi | 744 | 35% |
| Terrytown, LA | 12 mi | 2,876 | 21% |
| Gretna, LA | 12 mi | 2,846 | 22% |
Home health agencies serving New Orleans
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalcaring Group | Metairie, LA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (504) 831-1190 |
| Elara Caring | Metairie, LA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 469-3849 |
| Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLC | Covington, LA | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 892-8008 |
| Elara Caring | Hammond, LA | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 340-8000 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Metairie, LA | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (504) 838-7080 |
| Omni Home Care | Mandeville, LA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (985) 674-5175 |
Nursing homes near New Orleans
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferncrest Manor Living Center | New Orleans, LA | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 200 | (504) 246-1426 |
| Lafon Nursing Facility Of The Holy Family | New Orleans, LA | 5.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (504) 241-6285 |
| St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab | New Orleans, LA | 8.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 127 | (504) 246-7900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New Orleans. 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 New Orleans
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 27% of the $3,423 monthly median income of New Orleans 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 New Orleans: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Orleans?
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 27% of the $3,423 monthly median income of New Orleans 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 New Orleans
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Chalmette, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Arabi, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Meraux, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Violet, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Terrytown, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Gretna, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Timberlane, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Harvey, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Eden Isle, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Belle Chasse, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Jefferson, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Metairie, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bridge City, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Marrero, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Westwego, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Elmwood, 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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