Parkinson's Care in Vivian, LA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Vivian, LA: the local picture

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Caddo Parish)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Caddo Parish)

449

residents 65 or older (15% of Vivian)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Vivian ZIP codes in their service area

202 Vivian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 25% in Caddo Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

73 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Vivian ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Vivian compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Vivian	Caddo Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	11%	9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.9%	8.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	35%	31%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,404	$43,994	—

Older residents in towns around Vivian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Benton, LA	19 mi	360	13%
Blanchard, LA	19 mi	396	32%
Atlanta, TX	20 mi	1,140	39%
Red Chute, LA	30 mi	905	16%
Shreveport, LA	30 mi	32,214	27%
Greenwood, LA	30 mi	898	16%

Home health agencies serving Vivian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bossier City, LA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 742-4026
Amedisys Home Health	Shreveport, LA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 865-8865
Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 371-3673
Vitalcaring Group	Bossier City, LA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 752-4662
Louisiana Homecare/ Springhill	Springhill, LA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(318) 539-5980
Trucare Home Health West, LLC	Shreveport, LA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(318) 281-0078

Nursing homes near Vivian

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vivian Healthcare Center	Vivian, LA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	95	(318) 375-2203
Golden Villa	Atlanta, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(903) 796-0290
Rose Haven Retreat	Atlanta, TX	19 mi	4 of 5	108	(903) 796-4127

Straight-line miles from the center of Vivian. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Vivian

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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Vivian: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vivian?

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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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; 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Vivian, LA