Mandeville, Louisiana

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

A younger man supporting an older man's arm as they walk through a bright living room
Local figures

Respite Care in Mandeville, LA: the local picture

2,793
residents 65 or older (22% of Mandeville)
72%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in St. Tammany Parish)
25
Medicare-certified hospices serve Mandeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mandeville live with someone: 72% 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 614 Mandeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (36% in St. Tammany Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Mandeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mandeville compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana

Census figureMandevilleSt. Tammany ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability24%36%38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%26%31%
Residents 65 or older22%18%17%
Residents 85 or older2.1%1.9%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.1%9.8%15%
Households with no vehicle6.3%4.3%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,320$55,295—

Older residents in towns around Mandeville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Covington, LA7.2 mi2,18332%
Abita Springs, LA8.2 mi44624%
Lacombe, LA11 mi1,40330%
Slidell, LA20 mi6,09847%
Eden Isle, LA20 mi1,98942%
Ponchatoula, LA21 mi1,46846%

Hospices serving Mandeville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East LouisianaMandville, LA3.9 mi(985) 234-0400
Hospice Compassus - Greater New OrleansMandeville, LA3.9 mi(985) 639-8000
St Tammany Hospital HospiceMadisonville, LA5.8 mi(985) 871-5976
Egan HospiceCovington, LA7.7 mi(985) 467-5883
Passages HospiceCovington, LA7.7 mi(504) 875-4204

Nursing homes near Mandeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pontchartrain Health Care CenterMandeville, LA1.8 mi1 of 5182(985) 626-8581
Trinity Trace Community Care CenterCovington, LA3.0 mi4 of 5116(985) 643-5630
Heritage Manor Of MandevilleMandeville, LA3.3 mi2 of 5145(985) 626-4798
ChristwoodCovington, LA5.0 mi5 of 530(985) 898-0515

Straight-line miles from the center of Mandeville. 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 Mandeville

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 $4,360 monthly median income of Mandeville 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 Mandeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Mandeville?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Mandeville ZIP codes, including Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana, Hospice Compassus - Greater New Orleans, St Tammany Hospital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mandeville?

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 $4,360 monthly median income of Mandeville 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 Mandeville. 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.

Find respite care in Mandeville

Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Mandeville can see it as soon as it is live.

Create your free family account

Looking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.

A woman on a sofa at home reviewing caregiver profiles on a laptop