Respite Care in Franklin, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Franklin, LA: the local picture

1,216

residents 65 or older (19% of Franklin)

66%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in St. Mary Parish)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Franklin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Franklin live with someone: 66% 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 455 Franklin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (41% in St. Mary Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Franklin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Franklin compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Franklin	St. Mary Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	41%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	15%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,635	$44,947	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jeanerette, LA	13 mi	733	46%
Patterson, LA	14 mi	815	41%
Bayou Vista, LA	16 mi	799	52%
Berwick, LA	17 mi	613	54%
Morgan City, LA	20 mi	1,731	36%
New Iberia, LA	24 mi	5,013	44%

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice	Franklin, LA	0.4 mi	(337) 828-2678
Southern Grace Hospice	Breaux Bridge, LA	40 mi	(337) 366-8505
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette, Inc	Lafayette, LA	40 mi	(337) 541-1000
Bridgeway Healthcare And Hospice Of Acadiana	Lafayette, LA	40 mi	(337) 232-5925
Traditions Health	Lafayette, LA	40 mi	(337) 948-9004

Nursing homes near Franklin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Franklin	Franklin, LA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	152	(337) 828-1918
Patterson Healthcare Center	Patterson, LA	14 mi	1 of 5	121	(985) 395-4563
Maison Teche Nursing Center	Jeanerette, LA	17 mi	1 of 5	121	(337) 276-4514
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City	Morgan City, LA	21 mi	1 of 5	88	(985) 384-1726

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 28% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

Which hospices serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Franklin ZIP codes, including Heart Of Hospice, Southern Grace Hospice, Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Franklin?

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 28% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin. 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.

More near Franklin

More senior care near Franklin

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Franklin

More for Franklin families

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 Franklin, LA