Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Blanchard, LA
Non-medical help at home after a stroke: daily routines, safe movement and getting to therapy, alongside the person’s medical team. Post what you need in Blanchard for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Blanchard, LA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Blanchard: Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport in Shreveport (7.6 mi); Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport (9.9 mi); Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) in Shreveport (10 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
35 Blanchard residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8%; 9.9% in Caddo Parish), and 125 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Blanchard compared with Caddo Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Blanchard | Caddo Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.8% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 32% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 5.6% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 35% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 9.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,576 | $43,994 | — |
Older residents in towns around Blanchard
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, LA | 10 mi | 360 | 2.5% |
| Shreveport, LA | 11 mi | 32,214 | 11% |
| Greenwood, LA | 13 mi | 898 | 7.1% |
| Bossier City, LA | 14 mi | 9,687 | 11% |
| Red Chute, LA | 16 mi | 905 | 3.1% |
| Eastwood, LA | 19 mi | 900 | 26% |
Hospitals near Blanchard
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 7.6 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 675-5058 |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport, LA | 9.9 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 212-4000 |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) | Shreveport, LA | 10 mi | 2 of 5 | (318) 424-6037 |
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | Shreveport, LA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 681-5000 |
Home health agencies serving Blanchard
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Bossier City, LA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (318) 742-4026 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Shreveport, LA | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 865-8865 |
| Stat Home Health Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC | Sibley, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 371-3673 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Bossier City, LA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 752-4662 |
| Best Home Health | West Monroe, LA | 100 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 323-5594 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Blanchard. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with
- Help with bathing, dressing and meals
- Safe walking and transfers
- Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
- Practising the exercises therapists set
What stroke recovery support costs in Blanchard
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 27% of the $3,465 monthly median income of Blanchard 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 stroke recovery
More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.
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Stroke Recovery Support in Blanchard: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Blanchard?
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 27% of the $3,465 monthly median income of Blanchard 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).
What does a caregiver do after a stroke?
Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.
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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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