In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Sunset, LA
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Parkinson’s Care in Sunset, LA: the local picture
28 Sunset residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.8%; 23% in St. Landry Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
22 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).
Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Sunset ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Sunset compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Sunset | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 9.8% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.7% | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.3% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 34% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,765 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sunset
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro, LA | 6.6 mi | 1,694 | 32% |
| Opelousas, LA | 8.3 mi | 2,586 | 27% |
| Church Point, LA | 9.1 mi | 816 | 22% |
| Scott, LA | 12 mi | 1,671 | 24% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 13 mi | 1,376 | 27% |
| Lafayette, LA | 14 mi | 21,014 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Sunset
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Lamm Family Care Home Health | Crowley, LA | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 783-0000 |
| Elara Caring | Opelousas, LA | 7.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 942-5367 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 989-6913 |
| Lakeshore Home Health | Breaux Bridge, LA | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 228-1045 |
| First Option Home Health | Lafayette, LA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 235-9741 |
Nursing homes near Sunset
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Opelousas, LA | 5.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (337) 948-4486 |
| Evangeline Oaks Guest House | Carencro, LA | 6.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 190 | (337) 896-9227 |
| J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home | Arnaudville, LA | 7.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 175 | (337) 754-7703 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sunset. 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 Sunset
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 30% of the $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Sunset: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sunset?
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 30% of the $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset 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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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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