Respite Care in New Roads, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Roads, LA: the local picture

1,181

residents 65 or older (27% of New Roads)

61%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pointe Coupee Parish)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Roads ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Roads 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 524 New Roads residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (44% in Pointe Coupee Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving New Roads ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Roads compared with Pointe Coupee Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	New Roads	Pointe Coupee Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	19%	15%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,218	$47,500	—

Older residents in towns around New Roads

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Zachary, LA	17 mi	2,768	38%
Jackson, LA	17 mi	389	29%
Baker, LA	19 mi	1,390	37%
Brownfields, LA	22 mi	699	47%
Port Allen, LA	23 mi	1,194	42%
Brusly, LA	24 mi	441	29%

Hospices serving New Roads

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pointe Coupee Hospice	New Roads, LA	0.8 mi	(225) 638-5717
Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	26 mi	(225) 768-0866
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge, LA	26 mi	(225) 767-4673
Hospice In His Care, LLC	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	(225) 214-0010
St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, LLC	Baton Rouge, LA	30 mi	(225) 769-4810

Nursing homes near New Roads (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pointe Coupee Healthcare	New Roads, LA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(225) 638-4431
Lakeview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	New Roads, LA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	122	(225) 638-4404
St. Francisville Nursing And Rehab, LLC	Saint Francisville, LA	14 mi	1 of 5	128	(225) 635-3346
Grace Nursing Home	Slaughter, LA	19 mi	3 of 5	128	(225) 306-0030

Straight-line miles from the center of New Roads. 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 New Roads

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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 New Roads: common questions

Which hospices serve New Roads?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for New Roads ZIP codes, including Pointe Coupee Hospice, Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge, The Hospice Of Baton Rouge.

How much does respite care cost in New Roads?

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 30% of the $3,102 monthly median income of New Roads 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 New Roads. 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 New Roads, LA