Haynesville, Louisiana

Respite Care in Haynesville, 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 Haynesville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Haynesville, LA: the local picture

558
residents 65 or older (22% of Haynesville)
53%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Claiborne Parish)
7
Medicare-certified hospices serve Haynesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Haynesville live with someone: 53% 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 187 Haynesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Claiborne Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Haynesville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Haynesville compared with Claiborne Parish and Louisiana

Census figureHaynesvilleClaiborne ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability37%35%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone47%42%31%
Residents 65 or older22%22%17%
Residents 85 or older9.0%3.3%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)38%24%15%
Households with no vehicle20%14%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$20,341$29,737—

Older residents in towns around Haynesville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Homer, LA13 mi34333%
Springhill, LA19 mi98538%
Magnolia, AR22 mi1,76253%
Minden, LA25 mi1,96643%
Arcadia, LA31 mi58548%
El Dorado, AR33 mi3,13143%

Hospices serving Haynesville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLCMinden, LA25 mi(318) 299-3012
Passages HospiceMinden, LA25 mi(318) 371-1140
Bristol Hospice-Nw LouisianaMinden, LA25 mi(318) 524-1046
Premier HospiceArcadia, LA31 mi(318) 579-5066
The Carpenter Hospice Of Northwest Louisiana, LLCSibley, LA33 mi(318) 222-8723

Nursing homes near Haynesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heritage Nursing CenterHaynesville, LA0.7 mi3 of 582(318) 624-1166
Claiborne RehabilitationHomer, LA7.3 mi2 of 570(318) 927-3586
Presbyterian Village Of HomerHomer, LA15 mi4 of 579(318) 927-6133
Timber Springs Rehab And RetirementSpringhill, LA19 mi3 of 5153(318) 588-8871

Straight-line miles from the center of Haynesville. 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 Haynesville

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 55% of the $1,695 monthly median income of Haynesville 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 Haynesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Haynesville?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Haynesville ZIP codes, including Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC, Passages Hospice, Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana.

How much does respite care cost in Haynesville?

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 55% of the $1,695 monthly median income of Haynesville 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 Haynesville. 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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