In-Home Care for Veterans in Patterson, LA

Local figures

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

158

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

815

residents 65 or older (14% of Patterson)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in St. Mary Parish)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in St. Mary Parish)

About 158 Patterson residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 12% in St. Mary Parish), out of 262 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in St. Mary Parish); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Patterson compared with St. Mary Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Patterson	St. Mary Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	41%	38%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	17%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,750	$44,947	—

Older residents in towns around Patterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Bayou Vista, LA	2.6 mi	799	12%
Berwick, LA	4.5 mi	613	8.5%
Morgan City, LA	7.2 mi	1,731	13%
Franklin, LA	14 mi	1,216	13%
Jeanerette, LA	27 mi	733	15%
Schriever, LA	29 mi	722	16%

Hospitals near Patterson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner St Mary	Morgan City, LA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(985) 384-2200
Bayou Bend Health System	Franklin, LA	13 mi	not rated	(337) 828-0760
Assumption Community Hospital	Napoleonville, LA	24 mi	not rated	(985) 369-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Patterson. 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 Patterson

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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Patterson?

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 20% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Patterson 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).

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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.