Respite Care in Brownsville, LA
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Respite Care in Brownsville, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Brownsville live with someone: 51% 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 226 Brownsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (38% in Ouachita Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Brownsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Brownsville compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Brownsville | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 38% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 49% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 30% | 16% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,768 | $44,574 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brownsville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawcomville, LA | 1.5 mi | 476 | 44% |
| West Monroe, LA | 1.8 mi | 2,172 | 36% |
| Claiborne, LA | 4.2 mi | 1,938 | 44% |
| Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi | 7,592 | 37% |
| Richwood, LA | 5.6 mi | 249 | 59% |
| Lakeshore, LA | 8.1 mi | 234 | 33% |
Hospices serving Brownsville
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Hands Hospice | West Monroe, LA | 3.1 mi | (318) 516-2640 |
| Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi | (318) 322-2235 |
| Heart Of Hospice, LLC | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi | (318) 329-9300 |
| St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, LLC | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi | (318) 387-2687 |
| Passages Hospice | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi | (318) 387-1115 |
Nursing homes near Brownsville (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr Of West Mon | West Monroe, LA | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (318) 396-3313 |
| Ridgecrest Community Care Center | West Monroe, LA | 2.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (318) 387-2577 |
| The Oaks | Monroe, LA | 3.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 125 | (318) 387-5300 |
| Guest House Nursing And Rehabilitation | West Monroe, LA | 3.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 140 | (318) 387-3900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brownsville. 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 Brownsville
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville: common questions
Which hospices serve Brownsville?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Brownsville ZIP codes, including Caring Hands Hospice, Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care, Heart Of Hospice, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Brownsville?
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 41% of the $2,314 monthly median income of Brownsville 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 Brownsville. 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.
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