Respite Care in Luling, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Luling, LA: the local picture

1,997

residents 65 or older (14% of Luling)

69%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in St. Charles Parish)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Luling ZIP codes

Most older adults in Luling live with someone: 69% 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 745 Luling residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (37% in St. Charles Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Luling ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Luling compared with St. Charles Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Luling	St. Charles Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	31%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	10%	15%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	2.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,414	$64,874	—

Older residents in towns around Luling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Destrehan, LA	5.1 mi	1,873	36%
St. Rose, LA	5.2 mi	1,130	26%
Hahnville, LA	6.1 mi	530	42%
Norco, LA	7.6 mi	464	47%
Waggaman, LA	7.8 mi	1,760	39%
River Ridge, LA	8.9 mi	3,298	34%

Hospices serving Luling

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nola Sjh Ii, LLC	River Ridge, LA	9.5 mi	(504) 305-4910
Guardian Angel Hospice	Metairie, LA	11 mi	(504) 737-2244
Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC	Metairie, LA	13 mi	(504) 457-2200
Anvoi Hospice	Metairie, LA	13 mi	(504) 603-3577
Serenity Hospice Services, LLC	Metairie, LA	14 mi	(504) 366-3996

Nursing homes near Luling (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luling Living Center	Luling, LA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	117	(985) 240-0197
Ormond Nursing And Care Center	Destrehan, LA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	124	(985) 764-1793
St Joseph Of Harahan	Harahan, LA	9.0 mi	1 of 5	206	(504) 738-7676
Waldon Health Care Center	Kenner, LA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	205	(504) 466-0222

Straight-line miles from the center of Luling. 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 Luling

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 16% of the $5,785 monthly median income of Luling 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 Luling: common questions

Which hospices serve Luling?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Luling ZIP codes, including Nola Sjh Ii, LLC, Guardian Angel Hospice, Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Luling?

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 16% of the $5,785 monthly median income of Luling 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 Luling. 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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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 Luling, LA