Respite Care in Winnsboro, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winnsboro, LA: the local picture

795

residents 65 or older (17% of Winnsboro)

62%

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

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Franklin Parish)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winnsboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winnsboro live with someone: 62% 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 528 Winnsboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (70%) (45% in Franklin Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Winnsboro compared with Franklin Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Winnsboro	Franklin Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	45%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	37%	19%	15%
Households with no vehicle	21%	8.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,170	$38,424	—

Older residents in towns around Winnsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rayville, LA	21 mi	486	42%
Delhi, LA	24 mi	405	43%
Richwood, LA	29 mi	249	59%
Lakeshore, LA	31 mi	234	33%
Monroe, LA	32 mi	7,592	37%
Swartz, LA	33 mi	655	40%

Hospices serving Winnsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice T L C, Inc	Winnsboro, LA	0.7 mi	(318) 435-9111
Ascend Hospice Care, LLC	Monroe, LA	33 mi	(318) 398-8190
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Monroe, LA	34 mi	(318) 329-9300
Hospice Compassus -Monroe	Monroe, LA	34 mi	(318) 322-0062
Elara Caring	Monroe, LA	34 mi	(318) 322-0049

Nursing homes near Winnsboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plantation Manor Nursing And Rehab Center, LLC	Winnsboro, LA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	135	(318) 435-2225
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Winnsboro	Winnsboro, LA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(318) 435-6116
Mary Anna Nursing Home	Wisner, LA	13 mi	2 of 5	81	(318) 724-7244
Plantation Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Wisner, LA	14 mi	2 of 5	76	(318) 724-7493

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnsboro. 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 Winnsboro

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 43% of the $2,181 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Winnsboro?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Winnsboro ZIP codes, including Hospice T L C, Inc, Ascend Hospice Care, LLC, Heart Of Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Winnsboro?

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 43% of the $2,181 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro. 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 Winnsboro

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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 Winnsboro, LA