Stroke Recovery Care in Scott, LA: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Scott, LA: the local picture

2.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lafayette)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lafayette Parish)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Lafayette Parish)

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Scott ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Scott: Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics in Lafayette (2.8 mi); Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette (4.7 mi); Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc in Lafayette (7.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

63 Scott residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.8%; 7.7% in Lafayette Parish), and 393 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Scott compared with Lafayette Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Scott	Lafayette Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	7.7%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	7.7%	9.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	31%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.6%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,118	$50,059	—

Older residents in towns around Scott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lafayette, LA	4.6 mi	21,014	8.2%
Carencro, LA	6.0 mi	1,694	4.3%
Milton, LA	8.8 mi	328	0.0%
Maurice, LA	9.5 mi	390	5.0%
Rayne, LA	10 mi	959	19%
Broussard, LA	11 mi	1,389	7.3%

Hospitals near Scott

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics	Lafayette, LA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	(337) 261-6000
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	(337) 289-7991
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc	Lafayette, LA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	(337) 470-2000
Acadia St Landry	Church Point, LA	14 mi	not rated	(337) 684-5435

Home health agencies serving Scott

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana	Eunice, LA	26 mi	5 of 5	—	(337) 576-2978
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 235-9741
Nursing Specialties	Lafayette, LA	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 266-9996

Straight-line miles from the center of Scott. 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 Scott

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 23% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Scott 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 Scott: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Scott?

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 23% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Scott 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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Scott, LA