Respite Care in Benton, LA
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Respite Care in Benton, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Benton live with someone: 84% 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 99 Benton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (35% in Bossier Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Benton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Benton compared with Bossier Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Benton | Bossier Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.9% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,962 | $51,953 | — |
Older residents in towns around Benton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard, LA | 10 mi | 396 | 39% |
| Red Chute, LA | 11 mi | 905 | 26% |
| Bossier City, LA | 12 mi | 9,687 | 36% |
| Eastwood, LA | 14 mi | 900 | 50% |
| Shreveport, LA | 16 mi | 32,214 | 41% |
| Haughton, LA | 18 mi | 509 | 41% |
Hospices serving Benton
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentiva | Bossier City, LA | 10 mi | (318) 227-9160 |
| Allegiance Healthcare, LLC | Shreveport, LA | 13 mi | (318) 615-9181 |
| Nightingale Hospice | Bossier City, LA | 15 mi | (318) 402-2300 |
| Lifepath Hospice Care Services, LLC | Shreveport, LA | 16 mi | (318) 222-5711 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Shreveport, LA | 21 mi | (318) 868-8788 |
Nursing homes near Benton (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Brownlee Community Care Center | Bossier City, LA | 6.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 89 | (318) 553-5950 |
| Cypress Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bossier City, LA | 7.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 142 | (318) 747-2700 |
| Adira Medical Resort | Bossier City, LA | 7.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 77 | (318) 747-5440 |
| Heritage Manor Health & Rehab | Bossier City, LA | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 64 | (318) 746-7466 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Benton
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 14% of the $6,747 monthly median income of Benton 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 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.
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Respite Care in Benton: common questions
Which hospices serve Benton?
Medicare lists 15 hospices for Benton ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Allegiance Healthcare, LLC, Nightingale Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Benton?
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 14% of the $6,747 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton. 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 (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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