Senior care in Baton Rouge.
Across Baton Rouge, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
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Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 70802
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 70802
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s capital, set on the Mississippi River, and home to Louisiana State University and Southern University. We help families across downtown, Mid City, Garden District, Spanish Town, Old South Baton Rouge and Shenandoah.
In Louisiana, agencies that provide personal care attendant, respite or in-home care services must be licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Health Standards Section.
Tell us where in Baton Rouge you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Community Choices Waiver in East Baton Rouge Parish
The Community Choices Waiver may pay for personal care, home-delivered meals, caregiver respite, home changes and support coordination. It is for adults 21 and older who qualify for long-term care Medicaid and need nursing home level care. To apply for the Community Choices Waiver or other in-home help, call Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care at 877-456-1146. East Baton Rouge Council on Aging can also point you to local help: 225-923-8000.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Baton Rouge and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
The Lotus Center
The main senior center of the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, on North 18th Street.
225-923-8000East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
The parish aging office for East Baton Rouge, on North 18th Street, offering meals, transportation and senior centers.
225-923-8000Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area
A local nonprofit on North Boulevard offering a helpline, support groups and Charlie’s Place day respite for ten parishes around Baton Rouge.
225-334-7494Capital Area United Way 211
Free line that connects you to local health and social services.
Dial 2-1-1Do you serve all of Baton Rouge?
Yes. We help families across Baton Rouge and nearby communities, including Baker, Central, Zachary and Port Allen.
How much does home care cost in Baton Rouge?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in East Baton Rouge Parish you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Baton Rouge?
Start with East Baton Rouge Council on Aging at 225-923-8000. In Baton Rouge, The Lotus Center is at 225-923-8000.
How do I get help paying for home care in Baton Rouge?
The Community Choices Waiver may pay for personal care, home-delivered meals, caregiver respite, home changes and support coordination. It is for adults 21 and older who qualify for long-term care Medicaid and need nursing home level care. To apply for the Community Choices Waiver or other in-home help, call Louisiana Options in Long-Term Care at 877-456-1146.
Where can I find dementia support in Baton Rouge?
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area is at 225-334-7494. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Baton Rouge?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Baton Rouge is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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