Respite Care in Sunset, LA
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Respite Care in Sunset, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Sunset live with someone: 54% 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 53 Sunset residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (34% in St. Landry Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Sunset ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Sunset compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Sunset | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 19% | 34% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.3% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 25% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,765 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sunset
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro, LA | 6.6 mi | 1,694 | 46% |
| Opelousas, LA | 8.3 mi | 2,586 | 35% |
| Church Point, LA | 9.1 mi | 816 | 29% |
| Scott, LA | 12 mi | 1,671 | 34% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 13 mi | 1,376 | 38% |
| Lafayette, LA | 14 mi | 21,014 | 34% |
Hospices serving Sunset
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care | Opelousas, LA | 7.7 mi | (337) 948-8835 |
| Hospice Of Acadiana Inc | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | (337) 232-1234 |
| Hospice Compassus - Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | (337) 235-8690 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | (337) 988-9778 |
| St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, LLC | Lafayette, LA | 15 mi | (337) 233-1131 |
Nursing homes near Sunset (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Opelousas, LA | 5.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (337) 948-4486 |
| Evangeline Oaks Guest House | Carencro, LA | 6.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 190 | (337) 896-9227 |
| J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home | Arnaudville, LA | 7.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 175 | (337) 754-7703 |
| Heritage Manor Of Opelousas | Opelousas, LA | 8.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 109 | (337) 942-7588 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sunset. 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 Sunset
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 $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset 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 Sunset: common questions
Which hospices serve Sunset?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Sunset ZIP codes, including Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care, Hospice Of Acadiana Inc, Hospice Compassus - Lafayette.
How much does respite care cost in Sunset?
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 $3,147 monthly median income of Sunset 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 Sunset. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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