When a parent or spouse starts needing help at home, one of the first questions families ask is what it will cost. The answer depends on the kind of help your loved one needs and how often they need it. This guide explains what shapes the cost of in-home care in Bogalusa and Washington Parish, so you can plan before you call.
What Affects the Cost of Home Care
Hours of care. Home care is scheduled by the hour. A few hours of help twice a week costs far less than daily visits or overnight care. Many families start with a small schedule and add hours as needs change.
Type of care. Companion care, such as conversation, meal preparation, light housekeeping and errands, is the lightest level of support. Personal care, which includes help with bathing, dressing, toileting and moving around the house, takes more time and training.
Memory care needs. Seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia often need steady routines, closer supervision and caregivers experienced with memory loss. That can affect the number of hours needed each week.
Time of day. Overnight care, weekend care and 24-hour care are scheduled differently from daytime visits. Families who need someone in the home around the clock usually need a team of caregivers working in shifts.
Short-term or ongoing. Some families need help for a few weeks after a hospital stay at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital or a rehab facility. Others need support for months or years. A short recovery schedule and a long-term care plan are built differently.
Common Care Schedules
- A few hours a week: companionship, meals, light housekeeping and errands for a senior who is mostly independent.
- Daily visits: help getting up, bathing, dressing and eating, often in the morning or evening.
- Full days: support for a senior who should not be alone while family members are at work.
- Overnight or 24-hour care: for seniors at risk of falls at night, recovering from surgery, or living with advanced dementia.
How Families Pay for Home Care
Ladner Caregivers is a private-pay agency. Most families pay out of pocket, and some use long-term care insurance or veterans benefits to help cover the cost. Medicare generally does not pay for ongoing non-medical home care such as companionship or help with daily routines.
For a full overview of payment options, read our guide: How to Pay for Home Care in Washington Parish and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Getting a Care Quote
Because every family’s situation is different, we do not publish a single price. Instead, we talk with you about your loved one’s routine, health, home and schedule, then recommend a care plan and give you a clear quote for it.
You can also start with the amount your family is comfortable spending. Our Care Within Your Budget page shows how a budget can become a starting point for a care plan.
Home Care in Bogalusa and Washington Parish
Ladner Caregivers is based in Bogalusa, with our office at 1121 Oakwood Drive. We serve families in Bogalusa, Varnado, Angie, Sun, Franklinton and surrounding communities. Learn more about our home care services in Bogalusa.
To discuss your family’s needs and receive a care quote, call (877) 561-5565 or request care online.