Respite Care in Vivian, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vivian, LA: the local picture

449

residents 65 or older (15% of Vivian)

67%

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

67%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Caddo Parish)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vivian ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vivian live with someone: 67% 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 289 Vivian residents aged 65 or older report a disability (67%) (39% in Caddo Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Vivian ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vivian compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Vivian	Caddo Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	39%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	16%	15%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,404	$43,994	—

Older residents in towns around Vivian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Benton, LA	19 mi	360	28%
Blanchard, LA	19 mi	396	39%
Atlanta, TX	20 mi	1,140	48%
Red Chute, LA	30 mi	905	26%
Shreveport, LA	30 mi	32,214	41%
Greenwood, LA	30 mi	898	25%

Hospices serving Vivian

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Bossier City, LA	28 mi	(318) 227-9160
Allegiance Healthcare, LLC	Shreveport, LA	29 mi	(318) 615-9181
Nightingale Hospice	Bossier City, LA	32 mi	(318) 402-2300
Amedisys Hospice	Shreveport, LA	37 mi	(318) 868-8788
Christus Hospice Shreveport-Bossier	Shreveport, LA	37 mi	(318) 383-6748

Nursing homes near Vivian (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vivian Healthcare Center	Vivian, LA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	95	(318) 375-2203
Golden Villa	Atlanta, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(903) 796-0290
Rose Haven Retreat	Atlanta, TX	19 mi	4 of 5	108	(903) 796-4127
Avir At Jefferson	Jefferson, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	116	(903) 665-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Vivian. 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 Vivian

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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 Vivian: common questions

Which hospices serve Vivian?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Vivian ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Allegiance Healthcare, LLC, Nightingale Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Vivian?

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 35% of the $2,700 monthly median income of Vivian 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 Vivian. 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 near Vivian

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Other care in Vivian

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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 Vivian, LA