In-Home Care for Older Adults & Adults with Disabilities
Support Tailored for Your Family
At Arc of Acadiana, we’re committed to providing personalized, compassionate in-home care to both individuals with developmental disabilities and older adults.
Through our Personal Care Services (PCS) program, we offer support that empowers people to live independently, safely, and with dignity — all in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with a disability or seeking support as you age in place, we’re here to help.
Care for Older Adults
Aging at home can be a beautiful and empowering experience — especially with the right support in place. Arc of Acadiana’s in-home care services for older adults are thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs that come with aging, while preserving independence and promoting a high quality of life.
Care Services Include:
- Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure daily comfort and hygiene.
- Health Support: Medication reminders and support with prescribed health regimens.
- Daily Living Assistance: Help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments or social engagements.
- Companionship: Engaging in meaningful conversation and activities with our direct care staff to promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Community Engagement: Providing transportation and encouraging participation in social and recreational activities to foster connection and joy.
Our dedicated professionals create a nurturing environment that respects each individual’s preferences and promotes dignity. With a focus on personalized care, we help our clients thrive in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
For more information about our services or to discuss how we can assist your loved one, please fill out the ‘Get In Touch’ form below.
Why Arc of Acadiana?
Personalized Programs
We create custom-tailored supported living programs based on each individual participant’s capabilities and goals.
Your Support System
Our care professionals are dedicated to enhancing our participants’ quality of life, all while providing support for the families who care for them.
A History of Care
With over 70 years in Acadiana, our team is devoted to improving the quality of life for you and your loved one.
Our In-home Care Programs
Community Choice Waiver (CCW) Program
Arc of Acadiana’s Community Choice Waiver Program offers services to people who have become disabled as a result of the natural aging process, stroke or other illness or injury. Services are provided in the participant’s home, or in the family’s home if the participant is living with family, and include:
- Assistance with Personal Hygiene
- Maintaining a Clean Home Environment
- Assistance with Daily Tasks
- & more
Personal Care Services (PCS) Program
Our personal care services (PCS) program is designed to provide participants with vital living support and the ability to maintain independence. In these programs, we encourage our participants to pursue individual interests and become involved in a variety of social and recreational opportunities in order to promote fellowship, friendship and connection.
Some of the services offered as part of our PCS program include:
- Bathing
- Bowel / Bladder Management
- Dressing
- Eating
- Functional Mobility
In addition to support for fundamental functioning, our care professionals work with participants to improve independence in daily living. This can include:
- Housework
- Money Management
- Taking Medication as Prescribed
- Transportation Within the Community
- Shopping
Independent Living Skills Training
We work closely with participants and their families to identify areas of improvement based on individual needs and goals. This can include:
- Self-care
- Traveling Within One’s Community
- Money Management
- Housekeeping
- Emergency Response
- Social Interaction
- Accessing Community Activities
- & more
Our Philosophy
At Arc of Acadiana, we believe that people with developmental disabilities deserve to live, work and play in the least restrictive environment possible, with the support systems they require to be safe and successful. Our in-home care programs are designed to provide whatever degree of assisted living is needed to enable those rights, whether the participant currently lives independently or with family.
Get In Touch
If you are interested in learning more about our personal care programs, we would love to hear from you! Contact us today at the form below and a member of our team will get back to you soon.
