In-Home Care for Veterans in Slidell, LA
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Veterans’ Home Care in Slidell, LA: the local picture
About 909 Slidell residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 14% in St. Tammany Parish), out of 1,967 veterans of all adult ages in town.
47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in St. Tammany Parish); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.
Slidell compared with St. Tammany Parish and Louisiana
| Census figure | Slidell | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ who are veterans | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 36% | 38% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 25% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 9.8% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,209 | $55,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Slidell
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Veterans (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Isle, LA | 4.7 mi | 1,989 | 29% |
| Pearl River, LA | 6.0 mi | 418 | 23% |
| Lacombe, LA | 9.0 mi | 1,403 | 14% |
| Nicholson, MS | 15 mi | 433 | 8.3% |
| Picayune, MS | 18 mi | 2,353 | 15% |
| New Orleans, LA | 19 mi | 63,917 | 11% |
Hospitals near Slidell
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell, LA | 1.0 mi | 2 of 5 | (985) 643-2200 |
| Highland Community Hospital | Picayune, MS | 18 mi | 1 of 5 | (601) 358-9400 |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | (228) 467-8600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Slidell. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What veterans’ home care costs in Slidell
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 21% of the $4,434 monthly median income of Slidell 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 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.
Veterans’ Home Care in Slidell: common questions
How much does veterans’ home care cost in Slidell?
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 21% of the $4,434 monthly median income of Slidell 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).
More senior care near Slidell
Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities
- Veterans’ Home Care in Eden Isle, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Pearl River, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Lacombe, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Nicholson, MS
- Veterans’ Home Care in Picayune, MS
- Veterans’ Home Care in New Orleans, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Abita Springs, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Mandeville, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Hide-A-Way Lake, MS
- Veterans’ Home Care in Waveland, MS
- Veterans’ Home Care in Covington, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Bay St. Louis, MS
- Veterans’ Home Care in Chalmette, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Meraux, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Arabi, LA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Diamondhead, MS
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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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