In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Opelousas, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Opelousas, LA: the local picture
686 Opelousas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in St. Landry Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
346 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).
Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Opelousas ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Opelousas compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 27% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 14% | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 34% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 22% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,216 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opelousas
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset, LA | 8.3 mi | 285 | 9.8% |
| Church Point, LA | 12 mi | 816 | 22% |
| Carencro, LA | 15 mi | 1,694 | 32% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 1,120 | 28% |
| Scott, LA | 20 mi | 1,671 | 24% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | 1,376 | 27% |
Home health agencies serving Opelousas
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 0.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
Nursing homes near Opelousas
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor Of Opelousas | Opelousas, LA | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 109 | (337) 942-7588 |
| Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility | Opelousas, LA | 1.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 948-3634 |
| Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Opelousas, LA | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (337) 948-4486 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Opelousas. 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 Opelousas
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 Opelousas: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Opelousas?
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 43% of the $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Carencro, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Ville Platte, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Scott, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Breaux Bridge, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Eunice, LA
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- Parkinson’s Care in Rayne, LA
- Parkinson’s Care in Crowley, 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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