Respite Care in Covington, LA
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Respite Care in Covington, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Covington live with someone: 70% 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 697 Covington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (36% in St. Tammany Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Covington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Covington compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Covington | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,701 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Covington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abita Springs, LA | 5.5 mi | 446 | 24% |
| Mandeville, LA | 7.2 mi | 2,793 | 24% |
| Lacombe, LA | 16 mi | 1,403 | 30% |
| Ponchatoula, LA | 20 mi | 1,468 | 46% |
| Hammond, LA | 21 mi | 2,782 | 48% |
| Pearl River, LA | 23 mi | 418 | 33% |
Hospices serving Covington
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egan Hospice | Covington, LA | 1.1 mi | (985) 467-5883 |
| Passages Hospice | Covington, LA | 1.1 mi | (504) 875-4204 |
| Traditions Health | Covington, LA | 1.1 mi | (985) 893-3301 |
| St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore, | Covington, LA | 1.1 mi | (985) 892-6955 |
| Concerned Care Hospice | Covington, LA | 1.1 mi | (985) 892-3947 |
Nursing homes near Covington (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Covington, LA | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 172 | (985) 892-6900 |
| Christwood | Covington, LA | 3.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (985) 898-0515 |
| Trinity Trace Community Care Center | Covington, LA | 5.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 116 | (985) 643-5630 |
| Pontchartrain Health Care Center | Mandeville, LA | 5.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 182 | (985) 626-8581 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington
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 19% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington: common questions
Which hospices serve Covington?
Medicare lists 25 hospices for Covington ZIP codes, including Egan Hospice, Passages Hospice, Traditions Health.
How much does respite care cost in Covington?
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 19% of the $4,975 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington. 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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