Brownfields, Louisiana

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Brownfields, 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 Brownfields for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Brownfields, LA: the local picture

6.6 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baton Rouge)
25%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in East Baton Rouge Parish)
9.2%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in East Baton Rouge Parish)
23
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Brownfields ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Brownfields: The General in Baton Rouge (6.6 mi); Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary (7.8 mi); Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge (9.5 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

57 Brownfields residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.2%; 7.7% in East Baton Rouge Parish), and 153 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Brownfields compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana

Census figureBrownfieldsEast Baton Rouge ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing9.2%7.7%8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking25%22%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering29%10%9.7%
Residents 65 or older16%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%31%31%
Households with no vehicle3.6%8.1%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$46,632$55,806—

Older residents in towns around Brownfields

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Merrydale, LA3.2 mi1,6698.0%
Baker, LA3.4 mi1,39012%
Central, LA5.4 mi5,4747.8%
Monticello, LA6.1 mi6112.0%
Baton Rouge, LA7.1 mi31,5847.8%
Port Allen, LA8.5 mi1,1948.5%

Hospitals near Brownfields

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
The GeneralBaton Rouge, LA6.6 minot rated(225) 381-6393
Lane Regional Medical CenterZachary, LA7.8 mi3 of 5(225) 658-4000
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA9.5 mi3 of 5(225) 765-6565
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA9.6 mi3 of 5(225) 387-7767

Home health agencies serving Brownfields

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringHammond, LA39 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 340-8000
Stat Home Health, LLCLa Place, LA50 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 652-8092
Elara CaringBaton Rouge, LA9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 928-1666
Vitalcaring GroupDenham Springs, LA14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 291-1230
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast LouisianaGonzales, LA24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 348-3011

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownfields. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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
Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Brownfields

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 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Brownfields 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 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Brownfields: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Brownfields?

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 24% of the $3,886 monthly median income of Brownfields 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; 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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