Respite Care in Kaplan, LA
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Respite Care in Kaplan, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Kaplan live with someone: 52% 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 153 Kaplan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (39% in Vermilion Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Kaplan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Kaplan compared with Vermilion Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Kaplan | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 39% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 48% | 31% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 36% | 14% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
Older residents in towns around Kaplan
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville, LA | 9.6 mi | 2,360 | 41% |
| Maurice, LA | 12 mi | 390 | 26% |
| Milton, LA | 15 mi | 328 | 36% |
| Crowley, LA | 16 mi | 1,997 | 44% |
| Rayne, LA | 16 mi | 959 | 45% |
| Delcambre, LA | 18 mi | 338 | 28% |
Hospices serving Kaplan
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamm Family Care Hospice | Crowley, LA | 16 mi | (337) 704-0237 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana Inc | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | (337) 232-1234 |
| Hospice Compassus - Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | (337) 235-8690 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | (337) 988-9778 |
| Community Hospice Of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | (337) 806-9190 |
Nursing homes near Kaplan (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Healthcare Center | Kaplan, LA | 0.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 113 | (337) 270-6131 |
| Vermilion Health Care Center | Kaplan, LA | 4.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (337) 643-1949 |
| Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation | Abbeville, LA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 50 | (337) 892-9800 |
| Maison Du Monde Living Center | Abbeville, LA | 12 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (337) 892-2332 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kaplan. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Kaplan
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. 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.
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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Respite Care in Kaplan: common questions
Which hospices serve Kaplan?
Medicare lists 14 hospices for Kaplan ZIP codes, including Lamm Family Care Hospice, Hospice Of Acadiana Inc, Hospice Compassus - Lafayette.
How much does respite care cost in Kaplan?
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. 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 Kaplan. 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 senior care near Kaplan
Respite Care in nearby cities
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- Respite Care in Milton, LA
- Respite Care in Crowley, LA
- Respite Care in Rayne, LA
- Respite Care in Delcambre, LA
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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.
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