New Iberia, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in New Iberia, LA: the local picture

0.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Iberia)
29%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Iberia Parish)
12%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (11% in Iberia Parish)
22
Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Iberia ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near New Iberia: Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia (0.3 mi); Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc in Lafayette (16 mi); Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette (19 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

594 New Iberia residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 11% in Iberia Parish), and 1,393 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

New Iberia compared with Iberia Parish and Louisiana

Census figureNew IberiaIberia ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing12%11%8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking29%26%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering11%12%9.7%
Residents 65 or older18%17%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%29%31%
Households with no vehicle19%12%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,042$40,482—

Older residents in towns around New Iberia

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
St. Martinville, LA8.4 mi1,52415%
Jeanerette, LA11 mi7334.4%
Delcambre, LA11 mi3387.1%
Broussard, LA12 mi1,3897.3%
Youngsville, LA12 mi1,9347.8%
Milton, LA17 mi3280.0%

Hospitals near New Iberia

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA0.3 mi2 of 5(337) 364-0441
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA16 mi3 of 5(337) 470-2000
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA19 mi3 of 5(337) 289-7991
Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LA20 minot rated(337) 332-2178

Home health agencies serving New Iberia

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lamm Family Care Home HealthCrowley, LA36 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South LouisianaEunice, LA49 mi5 of 5—(337) 576-2978
First Option Home HealthLafayette, LA16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 235-9741
Nursing SpecialtiesLafayette, LA16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 266-9996
Amedisys Home HealthLafayette, LA19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(337) 989-6913

Straight-line miles from the center of New Iberia. 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 New Iberia

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 30% of the $3,170 monthly median income of New Iberia 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 New Iberia: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in New Iberia?

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 30% of the $3,170 monthly median income of New Iberia 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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