Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Oakdale, LA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Oakdale: Oakdale Community Hospital in Oakdale (0.5 mi); Savoy Medical Center in Mamou (18 mi); Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte (24 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
169 Oakdale residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (17%; 12% in Allen Parish), and 423 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Oakdale compared with Allen Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Oakdale | Allen Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 17% | 12% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 44% | 30% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 19% | 17% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 35% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,399 | $36,811 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oakdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamou, LA | 19 mi | 480 | 7.8% |
| Ville Platte, LA | 24 mi | 1,120 | 11% |
| Eunice, LA | 27 mi | 1,627 | 9.7% |
| Bunkie, LA | 29 mi | 758 | 30% |
| Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 7,531 | 15% |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 37 mi | 24 | 0.0% |
Hospitals near Oakdale
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Community Hospital | Oakdale, LA | 0.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (318) 335-3700 |
| Savoy Medical Center | Mamou, LA | 18 mi | 4 of 5 | (337) 468-5261 |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | Ville Platte, LA | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 363-5684 |
| Acadian Medical Center | Eunice, LA | 26 mi | 3 of 5 | (337) 580-7903 |
Home health agencies serving Oakdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana | Eunice, LA | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (337) 576-2978 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of East Central Louisiana | Ville Platte, LA | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (337) 467-8080 |
| Elara Caring | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 442-2197 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (318) 487-6700 |
| Stat Home Health-Central | Alexandria, LA | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (318) 561-7778 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oakdale. 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 Oakdale
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 36% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Oakdale 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 Oakdale: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Oakdale?
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 36% of the $2,617 monthly median income of Oakdale 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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