Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Village St. George, 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 Village St. George for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Stroke Recovery Support in Village St. George, LA: the local picture
Hospitals with an emergency department near Village St. George: Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge (3.5 mi); Womans Hospital in Baton Rouge (4.4 mi); Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge (5.0 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.
93 Village St. George residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9%; 7.7% in East Baton Rouge Parish), and 216 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.
Village St. George compared with East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Village St. George | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.2% | 10% | 9.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 31% | 31% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,833 | $55,806 | — |
Older residents in towns around Village St. George
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 1.4 mi | 2,430 | 2.5% |
| Inniswold, LA | 2.7 mi | 872 | 1.8% |
| Westminster, LA | 3.6 mi | 525 | 7.8% |
| Old Jefferson, LA | 3.8 mi | 1,946 | 14% |
| Gardere, LA | 4.0 mi | 718 | 0.3% |
| Shenandoah, LA | 4.8 mi | 3,465 | 2.1% |
Hospitals near Village St. George
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | (225) 387-7767 |
| Womans Hospital | Baton Rouge, LA | 4.4 mi | 4 of 5 | (225) 927-1300 |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.0 mi | 4 of 5 | (225) 752-2470 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge, LA | 5.7 mi | 3 of 5 | (225) 765-6565 |
Home health agencies serving Village St. George
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Home Health, LLC | La Place, LA | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 652-8092 |
| Elara Caring | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 928-1666 |
| Allegiance Home Health Of Southeast Louisiana | Gonzales, LA | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (985) 348-3011 |
| Vitalcaring Group | Denham Springs, LA | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 291-1230 |
| Cypress Home Health | Baton Rouge, LA | 3.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (225) 761-1592 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Village St. George. 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 Village St. George
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 15% of the $6,319 monthly median income of Village St. George 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 Village St. George: common questions
How much does stroke recovery support cost in Village St. George?
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 15% of the $6,319 monthly median income of Village St. George 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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