A First Name Basis Home Care - Opelousas

A First Name Basis provides in-home care for older adults and others with special needs in Opelousas, Louisiana. The agency offers professional caregiving services that allow clients to age in place within their own homes, supported by reliable and vetted staff members.

The range of services includes personal care, meal preparation, medication management, transportation, and companionship. A First Name Basis also serves intellectually and developmentally disabled adults and children, building tailored daily care plans that emphasize genuine connection between caregiver and client.

The agency emphasizes caregiver quality and retention, attracting full-time caregivers who undergo rigorous training and often develop long-term relationships with clients. Many caregivers have served the same families for years, and clients interact with their caregivers on a first-name basis as a core aspect of the service model.

A First Name Basis accepts nearly all Medicaid waiver and non-waiver programs in Louisiana, as well as in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Arkansas. The agency also accepts veterans' benefits, including the Aid & Attendance benefit for veterans and surviving spouses, and the VA's Respite Care benefit. Support is available 24/7 through a dedicated support team, and a Care Manager can be reached after hours when needed.