Respite Care in Morgan City, LA
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Respite Care in Morgan City, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Morgan City live with someone: 68% 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 586 Morgan City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (41% in St. Mary Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Morgan City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Morgan City compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Morgan City | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 41% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 17% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 11% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,844 | $44,947 | — |
Older residents in towns around Morgan City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick, LA | 2.7 mi | 613 | 54% |
| Bayou Vista, LA | 4.7 mi | 799 | 52% |
| Patterson, LA | 7.2 mi | 815 | 41% |
| Franklin, LA | 20 mi | 1,216 | 40% |
| Schriever, LA | 21 mi | 722 | 40% |
| Thibodaux, LA | 23 mi | 3,183 | 44% |
Hospices serving Morgan City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Hospice | Franklin, LA | 19 mi | (337) 828-2678 |
| St Joseph Hospice Of Bayou Region | Thibodaux, LA | 24 mi | (985) 447-0095 |
| St Joseph Hospice | Thibodaux, LA | 24 mi | (504) 305-6434 |
| Haydel Memorial Hospice | Houma, LA | 27 mi | (985) 655-1020 |
| Acg Hospice | Houma, LA | 27 mi | (985) 223-1865 |
Nursing homes near Morgan City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City | Morgan City, LA | 1.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 88 | (985) 384-1726 |
| Patterson Healthcare Center | Patterson, LA | 7.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (985) 395-4563 |
| Chateau Napoleon Caring, LLC | Napoleonville, LA | 19 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (985) 369-6011 |
| Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Franklin | Franklin, LA | 21 mi | 1 of 5 | 152 | (337) 828-1918 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Morgan City. 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 Morgan City
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 25% of the $3,737 monthly median income of Morgan City 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 Morgan City: common questions
Which hospices serve Morgan City?
Medicare lists 16 hospices for Morgan City ZIP codes, including Heart Of Hospice, St Joseph Hospice Of Bayou Region, St Joseph Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Morgan City?
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 25% of the $3,737 monthly median income of Morgan City 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 Morgan City. 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 Morgan City
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- Medication Reminders in Morgan City
- Veterans’ Home Care in Morgan City
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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