Respite Care in Carlyss, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carlyss, LA: the local picture

464

residents 65 or older (11% of Carlyss)

52%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Calcasieu Parish)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carlyss ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carlyss live with someone: 52% 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 217 Carlyss residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (35% in Calcasieu Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Carlyss ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carlyss compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Carlyss	Calcasieu Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	15%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.2%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,032	$47,011	—

Older residents in towns around Carlyss

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sulphur, LA	3.7 mi	3,603	35%
Prien, LA	6.0 mi	1,009	36%
Westlake, LA	8.6 mi	1,137	26%
Lake Charles, LA	9.6 mi	13,747	35%
Vinton, LA	13 mi	400	20%
Moss Bluff, LA	13 mi	2,510	28%

Hospices serving Carlyss

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP	Lake Charles, LA	8.8 mi	(337) 562-8620
St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	(337) 513-0731
Heart Of Hospice	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	(337) 855-5154
Amedisys Hospice	Lake Charles, LA	12 mi	(337) 562-3200
Brighton Bridge	Oberlin, LA	48 mi	(337) 639-9200

Nursing homes near Carlyss (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holly Hill House	Sulphur, LA	4.3 mi	1 of 5	200	(337) 625-5843
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lake Charles, LA	7.5 mi	2 of 5	109	(337) 474-6000
The Gardens And Guardian	Lake Charles, LA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(337) 480-1550
Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC	Lake Charles, LA	8.0 mi	1 of 5	162	(337) 477-6371

Straight-line miles from the center of Carlyss. 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 Carlyss

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 25% of the $3,753 monthly median income of Carlyss 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 Carlyss: common questions

Which hospices serve Carlyss?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Carlyss ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP, St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC, Heart Of Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Carlyss?

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 25% of the $3,753 monthly median income of Carlyss 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 Carlyss. 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 Carlyss, LA