Respite Care in Monroe, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monroe, LA: the local picture

7,592

residents 65 or older (16% of Monroe)

61%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Ouachita Parish)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monroe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monroe live with someone: 61% 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 2,671 Monroe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (38% in Ouachita Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Monroe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monroe compared with Ouachita Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Monroe	Ouachita Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	15%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.6%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,120	$44,574	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeshore, LA	2.8 mi	234	33%
West Monroe, LA	4.3 mi	2,172	36%
Richwood, LA	4.9 mi	249	59%
Brownsville, LA	5.4 mi	698	32%
Bawcomville, LA	6.6 mi	476	44%
Swartz, LA	6.8 mi	655	40%

Hospices serving Monroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	(318) 329-9300
Hospice Compassus -Monroe	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	(318) 322-0062
Passages Hospice	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	(318) 387-1115
Elara Caring	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	(318) 322-0049
St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, LLC	Monroe, LA	1.8 mi	(318) 387-2687

Nursing homes near Monroe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mary Goss Nursing Home	Monroe, LA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	91	(318) 323-9013
St Joseph Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Monroe, LA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(318) 323-3426
The Oaks	Monroe, LA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	125	(318) 387-5300
Delta Grande Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Monroe, LA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	74	(318) 322-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

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 33% of the $2,843 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe: common questions

Which hospices serve Monroe?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Monroe ZIP codes, including Heart Of Hospice, LLC, Hospice Compassus -Monroe, Passages Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Monroe?

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 33% of the $2,843 monthly median income of Monroe 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 Monroe. 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 Monroe

More senior care near Monroe

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Monroe

More for Monroe families

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 Monroe, LA