Respite Care in DeRidder, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DeRidder, LA: the local picture

1,711

residents 65 or older (18% of DeRidder)

68%

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

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Beauregard Parish)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve DeRidder ZIP codes

Most older adults in DeRidder live with someone: 68% 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 935 DeRidder residents aged 65 or older report a disability (58%) (50% in Beauregard Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving DeRidder ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

DeRidder compared with Beauregard Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	DeRidder	Beauregard Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	50%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	15%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,852	$47,849	—

Older residents in towns around DeRidder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Polk South, LA	15 mi	24	0.0%
Leesville, LA	20 mi	844	45%
Newton, TX	27 mi	330	24%
DeQuincy, LA	29 mi	801	55%
Moss Bluff, LA	37 mi	2,510	28%
Oakdale, LA	38 mi	1,104	59%

Hospices serving DeRidder

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Leesville	Leesville, LA	21 mi	(337) 239-1020
Allegiance Healthcare, LLC	Leesville, LA	21 mi	(337) 509-4980
Brighton Bridge	Oberlin, LA	36 mi	(337) 639-9200
Harbor Hospice Of Oakdale, LLC	Oakdale, LA	38 mi	(318) 335-5029
St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC	Lake Charles, LA	43 mi	(337) 513-0731

Nursing homes near DeRidder (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc	Deridder, LA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	132	(337) 463-6293
Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center	Deridder, LA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	90	(337) 463-9022
Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC	Rosepine, LA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	108	(337) 463-8778
The Woodlands Healthcare Center	Leesville, LA	19 mi	3 of 5	152	(337) 239-6578

Straight-line miles from the center of DeRidder. 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 DeRidder

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 20% of the $4,738 monthly median income of DeRidder 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 DeRidder: common questions

Which hospices serve DeRidder?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for DeRidder ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Leesville, Allegiance Healthcare, LLC, Brighton Bridge.

How much does respite care cost in DeRidder?

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 20% of the $4,738 monthly median income of DeRidder 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 DeRidder. 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 DeRidder, LA