Respite Care in Homer, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Homer, LA: the local picture

343

residents 65 or older (13% of Homer)

41%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Claiborne Parish)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Homer ZIP codes

Most older adults in Homer live with someone: 41% 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 113 Homer residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Claiborne Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Homer ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Homer compared with Claiborne Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Homer	Claiborne Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	42%	31%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	3.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	24%	15%
Households with no vehicle	20%	14%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,231	$29,737	—

Older residents in towns around Homer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haynesville, LA	13 mi	558	37%
Minden, LA	17 mi	1,966	43%
Arcadia, LA	19 mi	585	48%
Springhill, LA	27 mi	985	38%
Grambling, LA	28 mi	558	33%
Ruston, LA	31 mi	2,704	30%

Hospices serving Homer

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Ruston	Minden, LA	17 mi	(318) 255-2033
Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC	Minden, LA	17 mi	(318) 299-3012
Passages Hospice	Minden, LA	17 mi	(318) 371-1140
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana	Minden, LA	17 mi	(318) 524-1046
Premier Hospice	Arcadia, LA	18 mi	(318) 579-5066

Nursing homes near Homer (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presbyterian Village Of Homer	Homer, LA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	79	(318) 927-6133
Claiborne Rehabilitation	Homer, LA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	70	(318) 927-3586
Heritage Nursing Center	Haynesville, LA	12 mi	3 of 5	82	(318) 624-1166
Meadowview Health & Rehab Center	Minden, LA	17 mi	1 of 5	182	(318) 377-1011

Straight-line miles from the center of Homer. 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 Homer

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 48% of the $1,936 monthly median income of Homer 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 Homer: common questions

Which hospices serve Homer?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Homer ZIP codes, including Compassus-Ruston, Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC, Passages Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Homer?

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 48% of the $1,936 monthly median income of Homer 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 Homer. 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 Homer

More senior care near Homer

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Homer

More for Homer families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Homer, LA