Respite Care in Lake Charles, LA
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Respite Care in Lake Charles, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Lake Charles live with someone: 67% 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 4,679 Lake Charles residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Calcasieu Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Lake Charles ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lake Charles compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Lake Charles | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 13% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,093 | $47,011 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Charles
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prien, LA | 5.0 mi | 1,009 | 36% |
| Westlake, LA | 5.3 mi | 1,137 | 26% |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 7.6 mi | 2,510 | 28% |
| Sulphur, LA | 8.9 mi | 3,603 | 35% |
| Carlyss, LA | 9.6 mi | 464 | 47% |
| Iowa, LA | 12 mi | 639 | 35% |
Hospices serving Lake Charles
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP | Lake Charles, LA | 2.2 mi | (337) 562-8620 |
| St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 2.5 mi | (337) 513-0731 |
| Heart Of Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 2.5 mi | (337) 855-5154 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 5.4 mi | (337) 562-3200 |
| Brighton Bridge | Oberlin, LA | 40 mi | (337) 639-9200 |
Nursing homes near Lake Charles (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles, LA | 0.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (337) 439-8338 |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 0.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 182 | (337) 439-0336 |
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (337) 478-2920 |
| Calcasieu Community Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 2.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 240-9730 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles
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 22% of the $4,174 monthly median income of Lake Charles 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.
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 Lake Charles: common questions
Which hospices serve Lake Charles?
Medicare lists 16 hospices for Lake Charles ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP, St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC, Heart Of Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Lake Charles?
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 22% of the $4,174 monthly median income of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles. 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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- Medication Reminders in Lake Charles
- Veterans’ Home Care in Lake Charles
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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