Reserve, Louisiana

In-Home Care for Veterans in Reserve, LA

Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Reserve for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

83
veterans aged 65 or older (7.2% of residents 65+)
1,155
residents 65 or older (15% of Reserve)
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in St. John the Baptist Parish)
33%
of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in St. John the Baptist Parish)

About 83 Reserve residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.2% of that age group; 12% in St. John the Baptist Parish), out of 170 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in St. John the Baptist Parish); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Reserve compared with St. John the Baptist Parish and Louisiana

Census figureReserveSt. John the Baptist ParishLouisiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans7.2%12%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability37%34%38%
Residents 65 or older15%16%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%25%31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking24%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%9.8%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,659$58,115—

Older residents in towns around Reserve

TownDistanceResidents 65+Veterans (65+)
Laplace, LA4.7 mi4,27915%
Gramercy, LA8.3 mi4516.4%
Lutcher, LA9.4 mi8654.4%
Norco, LA10 mi46417%
Hahnville, LA11 mi5309.4%
South Vacherie, LA12 mi76113%

Hospitals near Reserve

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
St James Parish HospitalLutcher, LA8.9 minot rated(225) 869-5512
St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LA15 minot rated(985) 785-3644
Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA18 mi4 of 5(504) 464-8065

Straight-line miles from the center of Reserve. 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 Reserve

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 19% of the $4,972 monthly median income of Reserve 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 Reserve: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Reserve?

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 19% of the $4,972 monthly median income of Reserve 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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