Welsh, Louisiana

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Welsh, LA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Welsh for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

43%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Jefferson Davis Parish)
5.6%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Jefferson Davis Parish)
570
residents 65 or older (17% of Welsh)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Welsh ZIP codes in their service area

212 Welsh residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 27% in Jefferson Davis Parish). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

28 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Welsh ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Welsh compared with Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana

Census figureWelshJefferson Davis ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking43%27%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering5.6%12%9.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing5.2%11%8.6%
Residents 65 or older17%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%30%31%
Households with no vehicle6.3%5.5%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,009$37,933—

Older residents in towns around Welsh

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Jennings, LA9.2 mi2,14826%
Iowa, LA12 mi63921%
Lake Arthur, LA13 mi39732%
Lake Charles, LA24 mi13,74723%
Moss Bluff, LA24 mi2,51018%
Crowley, LA26 mi1,99732%

Home health agencies serving Welsh

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lamm Family Care Home HealthCrowley, LA26 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South LouisianaEunice, LA31 mi5 of 5—(337) 576-2978
Centerwell Home HealthJennings, LA9.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(337) 616-3077
Jeff Davis Md HomecareJennings, LA9.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 824-1188
Elara CaringJennings, LA9.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 824-5453
Allegiance Home Health Of East Central LouisianaVille Platte, LA45 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 467-8080

Nursing homes near Welsh

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Golden Age Of Welsh, LLCWelsh, LA0.5 mi4 of 5114(337) 734-2555
Camelot BrooksideJennings, LA7.3 mi5 of 5120(337) 824-2466
Jeff Davis Living Center, LLCJennings, LA9.4 mi3 of 5120(337) 824-3165

Straight-line miles from the center of Welsh. 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 Welsh

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 21% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Welsh 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 Welsh: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Welsh?

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 21% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Welsh 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.

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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