Respite Care in Welsh, LA
A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Welsh for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Respite Care in Welsh, LA: the local picture
Most older adults in Welsh live with someone: 83% 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 335 Welsh residents aged 65 or older report a disability (67%) (43% in Jefferson Davis Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Welsh ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Welsh compared with Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Welsh | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 67% | 43% | 38% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 12% | 15% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,009 | $37,933 | — |
Older residents in towns around Welsh
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings, LA | 9.2 mi | 2,148 | 39% |
| Iowa, LA | 12 mi | 639 | 35% |
| Lake Arthur, LA | 13 mi | 397 | 68% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 24 mi | 13,747 | 35% |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 24 mi | 2,510 | 28% |
| Crowley, LA | 26 mi | 1,997 | 44% |
Hospices serving Welsh
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 22 mi | (337) 513-0731 |
| Heart Of Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 22 mi | (337) 855-5154 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Lake Charles, LA | 24 mi | (337) 562-3200 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP | Lake Charles, LA | 25 mi | (337) 562-8620 |
| Lamm Family Care Hospice | Crowley, LA | 26 mi | (337) 704-0237 |
Nursing homes near Welsh (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC | Welsh, LA | 0.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 114 | (337) 734-2555 |
| Camelot Brookside | Jennings, LA | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (337) 824-2466 |
| Jeff Davis Living Center, LLC | Jennings, LA | 9.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (337) 824-3165 |
| Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home | Jennings, LA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 8 | (337) 824-2829 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Welsh. 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 Welsh
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 21% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Welsh 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 Welsh: common questions
Which hospices serve Welsh?
Medicare lists 11 hospices for Welsh ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC, Heart Of Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Welsh?
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 21% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Welsh 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 Welsh. 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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