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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Baton Rouge, LA for 2024

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge ranked second among cities in Louisiana in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. This report ranks cities based on 46 factors pertinent to seniors. Baton Rouge earned its ranking for its lower housing costs, availability of subsidized housing, cleaner air and high percentage of ADA-accessible public transit stations and vehicles. Seniors also have access to the regionally ranked Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Older adults aging in place in their homes pay an average monthly home care cost of $3,813 in Baton Rouge, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Home care offers personal care services but not skilled nursing care like home health.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Baton Rouge area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Baton Rouge, LA

The Cost of Home Care in Baton Rouge, LA

The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey estimates senior care costs in cities nationwide. Baton Rouge’s average of $3,813 is slightly higher than the state average of $3,623 but much lower than the national average of $4,957. Its average mirrors Lafayette’s, but it’s higher than New Orleans’ average of $4,195 by $382. However, Baton Rouge’s average is higher than Shreveport’s $3,241 by $572 and Alexandria’s $3,527 by $286.

Baton Rouge

$3,813

Louisiana

$3,623

The United States

$4,957

Shreveport

$3,241

Alexandria

$3,527

Lafayette

$3,813

New Orleans

$4,195

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Baton Rouge, LA

Compared to other types of senior care, home care costs the same as home health care although the two in-home care services differ. Home health includes medical services usually rendered by registered nurses or therapists, while home care provides nonmedical services like personal care and household tasks. Home care costs $1,300 more per month than adult day health, but seniors must travel to a community setting daily to receive services. Assisted living costs $312 more and nursing home care costs $1,814 more than in-home care. Both require seniors to move into residential settings with other seniors.

Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Adult Day Health Care

$2,513

Assisted Living Facility

$4,125

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,627

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Baton Rouge, LA

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Baton Rouge, LA

Seniors in Baton Rouge who are aging in place at home have several programs available to help them improve their safety and comfort. Federal, state and local programs may help pay for energy bills, deliver meals, modify homes to make them safer and more accessible, and help make homes more energy efficient. Programs are generally income based.

ResourceContactService
Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge(225) 960-4700RTBR provides free home repairs and modifications to seniors aged 65 or older, veterans and disabled persons meeting income eligibility and living in the greater Baton Rouge area. Applicants must own the home, have lived there for at least three years and agree to continue living there for three more years.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(225) 358-4561The East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Social Services administers the LIHEAP for low-income residents of Baton Rouge. Households may receive noncrisis help with utility bills every six months and crisis help once a year. The program may prioritize households with seniors, disabled persons or children.
Special Assessment Level in West Baton Rouge Parish(225) 344-6777Louisiana provides the Special Assessment Level program for homeowners aged 65 or older, who are permanently totally disabled or have a military service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher, and meet income eligibility may qualify. Under this program, they receive a special property tax assessment level on top of the regular homestead exemption.
Special Assessment Level in East Baton Rouge Parish(225) 389-3920Louisiana provides the Special Assessment Level program for homeowners aged 65 or older, who are permanently totally disabled or have a military service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher, and meet income eligibility may qualify. Under this program, they receive a special property tax assessment level on top of the regular homestead exemption.
Meals on Wheels(225) 923-8000The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging operates the Meals on Wheels program for seniors aged 60 or older throughout Baton Rouge. Seniors receive meals seven days a week, including milk, bread and healthy snacks. All meals are preplanned by a registered dietitian.
Weatherization Assistance Program(225) 209-0780The Louisiana Housing Corporation administers the Weatherization Assistance Program for income-eligible Baton Rouge residents to help reduce energy loss and costs through free home energy efficiency improvements. Priority is given to households with seniors aged 60 or older, disabled persons, children aged 17 or younger or high energy burdens.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs
Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

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