In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Oakdale, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Oakdale, LA: the local picture
423 Oakdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 30% in Allen Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
182 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).
Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Oakdale ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Oakdale compared with Allen Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 44% | 30% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 19% | 17% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 17% | 12% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 35% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,399 | $36,811 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oakdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou, LA | 19 mi | 480 | 30% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 24 mi | 1,120 | 28% |
| Eunice, LA | 27 mi | 1,627 | 26% |
| Bunkie, LA | 29 mi | 758 | 59% |
| Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 7,531 | 32% |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 37 mi | 24 | 0.0% |
Home health agencies serving Oakdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
| Elara Caring | Jennings, LA | 41 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 824-5453 |
Nursing homes near Oakdale
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Oaks Nursing And Rehab Center | Oakdale, LA | 0.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 91 | (318) 335-1469 |
| Prairie Manor Nursing Home | Pine Prairie, LA | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (337) 599-2031 |
| St Frances Nsg & Rehab Center | Oberlin, LA | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | 100 | (337) 639-2934 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oakdale. 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 Oakdale
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 36% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Oakdale 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 Oakdale: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oakdale?
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 36% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Oakdale 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 Oakdale
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Mamou, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Ville Platte, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Eunice, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bunkie, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Alexandria, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Fort Polk South, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in DeRidder, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Church Point, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Pineville, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Opelousas, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Jennings, 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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