In-Home Personal Care in Fort Polk South, LA

Local figures

Personal Care in Fort Polk South, LA: the local picture

0.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1% in Vernon Parish)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Vernon Parish)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Polk South ZIP codes in their service area

About 0 Fort Polk South residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%; 9.1% in Vernon Parish). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

0 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

0 of the 24 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Fort Polk South compared with Vernon Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Fort Polk South	Vernon Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	9.1%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	0.0%	32%	25%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	51%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	18%	15%

Older residents in towns around Fort Polk South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Leesville, LA	7.2 mi	844	8.9%
DeRidder, LA	15 mi	1,711	11%
Newton, TX	35 mi	330	3.5%
Oakdale, LA	37 mi	1,104	17%
DeQuincy, LA	44 mi	801	23%
Jasper, TX	47 mi	1,579	15%

Home health agencies with aides serving Fort Polk South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC	Deridder, LA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 462-3747
Stat Home Health-Central	Alexandria, LA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 561-7778
Centerwell Home Health	Alexandria, LA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(318) 487-6700
Elara Caring	Alexandria, LA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 442-2197
Elara Caring	Leesville, LA	173 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 239-4779
Home Health Care 2000- Oakdale	Oakdale, LA	37 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(318) 335-0973

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

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Fort Polk South

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. 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Fort Polk South: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Fort Polk South?

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. 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.