Respite Care in Moss Bluff, LA
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Respite Care in Moss Bluff, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Moss Bluff live with someone: 76% 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 706 Moss Bluff residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (35% in Calcasieu Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Moss Bluff ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Moss Bluff compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 35% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.1% | 13% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,217 | $47,011 | — |
Older residents in towns around Moss Bluff
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake, LA | 4.7 mi | 1,137 | 26% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 7.6 mi | 13,747 | 35% |
| Sulphur, LA | 10 mi | 3,603 | 35% |
| Prien, LA | 12 mi | 1,009 | 36% |
| Iowa, LA | 13 mi | 639 | 35% |
| Carlyss, LA | 13 mi | 464 | 47% |
Hospices serving Moss Bluff
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 5.7 mi | (337) 513-0731 |
| Heart Of Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 5.7 mi | (337) 855-5154 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP | Lake Charles, LA | 9.7 mi | (337) 562-8620 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 13 mi | (337) 562-3200 |
| Brighton Bridge | Oberlin, LA | 34 mi | (337) 639-9200 |
Nursing homes near Moss Bluff (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles, LA | 6.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (337) 439-8338 |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 182 | (337) 439-0336 |
| Landmark Of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | 7.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (337) 478-2920 |
| High Hope Care Center | Sulphur, LA | 7.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 101 | (337) 527-8140 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Moss Bluff. 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 Moss Bluff
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 24% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Moss Bluff 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 Moss Bluff: common questions
Which hospices serve Moss Bluff?
Medicare lists 9 hospices for Moss Bluff ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC, Heart Of Hospice, Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP.
How much does respite care cost in Moss Bluff?
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 24% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Moss Bluff 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 Moss Bluff. 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.
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