Plaquemine, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Plaquemine, LA: the local picture

10 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baton Rouge)
29%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Iberville Parish)
5.3%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.8% in Iberville Parish)
18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Plaquemine ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Plaquemine: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge (10 mi); Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge (13 mi); The General in Baton Rouge (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

60 Plaquemine residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3%; 5.8% in Iberville Parish), and 327 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Plaquemine compared with Iberville Parish and Louisiana

Census figurePlaquemineIberville ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing5.3%5.8%8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking29%24%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering6.8%8.0%9.7%
Residents 65 or older19%18%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%28%31%
Households with no vehicle5.2%6.4%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,594$40,000—

Older residents in towns around Plaquemine

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Addis, LA6.1 mi6462.2%
Brusly, LA7.7 mi44113%
Gardere, LA8.3 mi7180.3%
St. Gabriel, LA8.8 mi5430.0%
Oak Hills Place, LA11 mi2,4302.5%
Port Allen, LA11 mi1,1948.5%

Hospitals near Plaquemine

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA10 mi3 of 5(225) 765-6565
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA13 mi3 of 5(225) 387-7767
The GeneralBaton Rouge, LA13 minot rated(225) 381-6393
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA16 mi4 of 5(225) 752-2470

Home health agencies serving Plaquemine

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Stat Home Health, LLCLa Place, LA47 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 652-8092
Elara CaringBaton Rouge, LA13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 928-1666
Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast LouisianaGonzales, LA20 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(985) 348-3011
Vitalcaring GroupDenham Springs, LA24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 291-1230
Centerwell Home HealthPlaquemine, LA1.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(225) 687-8188

Straight-line miles from the center of Plaquemine. 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 Plaquemine

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 26% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Plaquemine?

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 26% of the $3,633 monthly median income of Plaquemine 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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