Respite Care in Avondale, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Avondale, LA: the local picture

659

residents 65 or older (14% of Avondale)

68%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Jefferson Parish)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Avondale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Avondale live with someone: 68% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 396 Avondale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (37% in Jefferson Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Avondale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Avondale compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Avondale	Jefferson Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	15%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	7.4%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,772	$54,846	—

Older residents in towns around Avondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harahan, LA	2.5 mi	2,254	44%
Westwego, LA	3.2 mi	1,498	30%
Waggaman, LA	3.3 mi	1,760	39%
Bridge City, LA	3.7 mi	793	51%
Elmwood, LA	3.7 mi	876	6.1%
River Ridge, LA	4.3 mi	3,298	34%

Hospices serving Avondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nola Sjh Ii, LLC	River Ridge, LA	3.5 mi	(504) 305-4910
Anvoi Hospice	Metairie, LA	6.2 mi	(504) 603-3577
Guardian Angel Hospice	Metairie, LA	6.7 mi	(504) 737-2244
Harmony Hospice, LLC	Metairie, LA	7.8 mi	(504) 832-8111
Serenity Hospice Services, LLC	Metairie, LA	7.8 mi	(504) 366-3996

Nursing homes near Avondale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Joseph Of Harahan	Harahan, LA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	206	(504) 738-7676
John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center	New Orleans, LA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	142	(504) 896-5900
Covenant Home	New Orleans, LA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	96	(504) 897-6216
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility	Jefferson, LA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	30	(504) 314-4249

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Avondale

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 26% of the $3,648 monthly median income of Avondale 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Avondale: common questions

Which hospices serve Avondale?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Avondale ZIP codes, including Nola Sjh Ii, LLC, Anvoi Hospice, Guardian Angel Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Avondale?

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 26% of the $3,648 monthly median income of Avondale 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Avondale. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Louisiana.

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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.

Respite Care in Avondale, LA