Terrytown, Louisiana

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

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Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Terrytown, LA: the local picture

4.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New Orleans)
21%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Jefferson Parish)
3.3%
of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Jefferson Parish)
31
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Terrytown ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Terrytown: Touro Infirmary in New Orleans (4.7 mi); University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans (4.9 mi); St Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette (5.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

94 Terrytown residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.3%; 7.7% in Jefferson Parish), and 606 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Terrytown compared with Jefferson Parish and Louisiana

Census figureTerrytownJefferson ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing3.3%7.7%8.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking21%24%25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering7.4%8.6%9.7%
Residents 65 or older12%19%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%31%31%
Households with no vehicle9.2%7.4%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,224$54,846—

Older residents in towns around Terrytown

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Gretna, LA1.5 mi2,8465.4%
Timberlane, LA1.8 mi1,1596.6%
Harvey, LA2.5 mi3,6068.4%
Belle Chasse, LA3.4 mi1,5928.0%
Arabi, LA4.0 mi67612%
Chalmette, LA4.7 mi2,85115%

Hospitals near Terrytown

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA4.7 mi3 of 5(504) 897-8247
University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA4.9 mi2 of 5(504) 702-3000
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LA5.0 mi4 of 5(504) 826-9500
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA5.7 mi3 of 5(504) 347-5511

Home health agencies serving Terrytown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Vitalcaring GroupMetairie, LA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(504) 831-1190
Elara CaringMetairie, LA12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(504) 469-3849
Southeast Louisiana Home Health, LLCCovington, LA41 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 892-8008
Amedisys Home Health CareMetairie, LA11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(504) 838-7080
Omni Home CareMandeville, LA36 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(985) 674-5175

Straight-line miles from the center of Terrytown. 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 Terrytown

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 33% of the $2,852 monthly median income of Terrytown 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 Terrytown: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Terrytown?

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 33% of the $2,852 monthly median income of Terrytown 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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