Cut Off, Louisiana

Respite Care in Cut Off, LA

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Cut Off for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Cut Off, LA: the local picture

805
residents 65 or older (15% of Cut Off)
73%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Lafourche Parish)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Cut Off ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cut Off live with someone: 73% 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 342 Cut Off residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (42% in Lafourche Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Cut Off ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cut Off compared with Lafourche Parish and Louisiana

Census figureCut OffLafourche ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability42%42%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%29%31%
Residents 65 or older15%17%17%
Residents 85 or older1.2%1.6%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.8%13%15%
Households with no vehicle9.6%6.9%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,385$43,096—

Older residents in towns around Cut Off

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Larose, LA4.4 mi1,00736%
Galliano, LA5.0 mi1,21953%
Lockport, LA15 mi58849%
Chauvin, LA17 mi41239%
Bayou Blue, LA22 mi1,27745%
Raceland, LA23 mi1,53041%

Hospices serving Cut Off

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hope Healthcare & Hospice Bc, LLCHouma, LA25 mi(985) 868-3095
Acg HospiceHouma, LA26 mi(985) 223-1865
Haydel Memorial HospiceHouma, LA26 mi(985) 655-1020
Heart Of HospiceGretna, LA31 mi(504) 341-0038
St Joseph Hospice Of Bayou RegionThibodaux, LA35 mi(985) 447-0095

Nursing homes near Cut Off (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Broadway Nursing And Rehabilitation CtrLockport, LA14 mi2 of 5126(985) 532-1011
Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNFHouma, LA24 mi4 of 56(985) 873-4141
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc.Belle Chasse, LA25 mi3 of 5120(504) 656-0068
The Oaks Of HoumaHouma, LA25 mi4 of 5120(985) 876-5692

Straight-line miles from the center of Cut Off. 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 Cut Off

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 23% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Cut Off 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Cut Off: common questions

Which hospices serve Cut Off?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Cut Off ZIP codes, including Hope Healthcare & Hospice Bc, LLC, Acg Hospice, Haydel Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cut Off?

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 23% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Cut Off 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 Cut Off. 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.

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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