Senior care in Lake Charles.
Across Lake Charles, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 70601
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 70601
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Lake Charles.
Lake Charles is the seat of Calcasieu Parish, on the Calcasieu River and Lake Charles, and home to McNeese State University. We help families across downtown, the Charpentier Historic District, Goosport, Greinwich Terrace and South Lake Charles.
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 Lake Charles 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 Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu 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. Calcasieu Council on Aging can also point you to local help: 337-474-2583.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Lake Charles and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Lake Charles.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Lake Charles Senior Center
A senior center run by the Calcasieu Council on Aging on 5th Street.
337-433-0805Calcasieu Council on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging for Calcasieu Parish, on Gerstner Memorial Boulevard, and the resource center for five southwest Louisiana parishes.
337-474-2583Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900United Way 211 of Southwest Louisiana
Free line that connects you to local health and social services.
Dial 2-1-1Do you serve all of Lake Charles?
Yes. We help families across Lake Charles and nearby communities, including Sulphur, Westlake, Moss Bluff and Iowa.
How much does home care cost in Lake Charles?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Calcasieu Parish you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Lake Charles?
Start with Calcasieu Council on Aging at 337-474-2583. In Lake Charles, Lake Charles Senior Center is at 337-433-0805.
How do I get help paying for home care in Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Lake Charles?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Lake Charles is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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