Addis, Louisiana

In-Home Care for Veterans in Addis, LA

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Addis, LA: the local picture

55
veterans aged 65 or older (8.5% of residents 65+)
646
residents 65 or older (8.9% of Addis)
46%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in West Baton Rouge Parish)
22%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in West Baton Rouge Parish)

About 55 Addis residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.5% of that age group; 13% in West Baton Rouge Parish), out of 349 veterans of all adult ages in town.

46% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in West Baton Rouge Parish); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Addis compared with West Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana

Census figureAddisWest Baton Rouge ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans8.5%13%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability46%35%38%
Residents 65 or older8.9%15%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%29%31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking25%17%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.3%13%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$74,839$50,569—

Older residents in towns around Addis

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Brusly, LA1.9 mi44119%
Plaquemine, LA6.1 mi1,1348.2%
Port Allen, LA6.1 mi1,19411%
Gardere, LA7.7 mi71814%
Baton Rouge, LA9.2 mi31,58412%
Oak Hills Place, LA10 mi2,4309.8%

Hospitals near Addis

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA7.4 mi3 of 5(225) 765-6565
The GeneralBaton Rouge, LA9.7 minot rated(225) 381-6393
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA11 mi3 of 5(225) 387-7767

Straight-line miles from the center of Addis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

  • Company and help around the house
  • Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
  • Rides to VA and other appointments
  • Meals and medication reminders
Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Addis

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 $6,237 monthly median income of Addis 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Addis: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Addis?

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 $6,237 monthly median income of Addis 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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