Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Opelousas, LA
Light housekeeping, laundry, changing beds and keeping the home safe and tidy for an older adult who lives there. Post what you need in Opelousas for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Senior Housekeeping in Opelousas, LA: the local picture
About 414 Opelousas residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (17%; 14% in St. Landry Parish); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.
1,361 Opelousas households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 396 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.
Opelousas compared with St. Landry Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Opelousas | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone | 17% | 14% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 27% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 34% | 25% | 15% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $26,216 | $33,582 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opelousas
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Errand difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset, LA | 8.3 mi | 285 | 9.8% |
| Church Point, LA | 12 mi | 816 | 15% |
| Carencro, LA | 15 mi | 1,694 | 9.6% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | 1,120 | 18% |
| Scott, LA | 20 mi | 1,671 | 11% |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | 1,376 | 19% |
What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with
- Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
- Laundry, ironing and changing beds
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
- Taking out trash and recycling
What housekeeping help costs in Opelousas
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 $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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 caregiver for housekeeping
Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.
Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Senior Housekeeping in Opelousas: common questions
How much does housekeeping help cost in Opelousas?
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 $2,185 monthly median income of Opelousas 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).
Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?
Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.
More senior care near Opelousas
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- Senior Housekeeping in Breaux Bridge, LA
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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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