Respite Care in Prairieville, LA
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Respite Care in Prairieville, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Prairieville 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 1,286 Prairieville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Ascension Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Prairieville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Prairieville compared with Ascension Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Prairieville | Ascension Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 23% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.6% | 9.5% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,585 | $58,633 | — |
Older residents in towns around Prairieville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Jefferson, LA | 5.3 mi | 1,946 | 25% |
| Shenandoah, LA | 6.7 mi | 3,465 | 23% |
| Village St. George, LA | 7.2 mi | 1,346 | 24% |
| Gonzales, LA | 7.3 mi | 2,246 | 38% |
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 8.7 mi | 2,430 | 31% |
| Inniswold, LA | 8.9 mi | 872 | 27% |
Hospices serving Prairieville
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentiva | Prairieville, LA | 1.1 mi | (225) 673-9949 |
| Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 8.7 mi | (225) 291-4700 |
| Heart Of Hospice, LLC | Baton Rouge, LA | 8.7 mi | (225) 412-2614 |
| Cardinal Hospice | Baton Rouge, LA | 8.7 mi | (225) 291-3322 |
| Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | 9.1 mi | (985) 262-7590 |
Nursing homes near Prairieville (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 144 | (225) 291-8474 |
| Gonzales Healthcare Center | Gonzales, LA | 5.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (225) 644-5358 |
| Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center | Gonzales, LA | 5.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 102 | (225) 644-6581 |
| Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 136 | (225) 753-3203 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Prairieville. 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 Prairieville
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 18% of the $5,215 monthly median income of Prairieville 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 Prairieville: common questions
Which hospices serve Prairieville?
Medicare lists 23 hospices for Prairieville ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Clarity Hospice Of Baton Rouge, Heart Of Hospice, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Prairieville?
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 18% of the $5,215 monthly median income of Prairieville 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 Prairieville. 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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