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In Louisiana, assisted living provides long-term housing and care for active seniors. The cost of assisted living in Louisiana ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 a month, or $36,000 to $72,000 annually, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data from its brand partners. Assisted living in Louisiana can be a good fit for seniors looking for a warm location with Southern hospitality and an affordable cost of living.
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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks. Read our full methodology
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Ease of moving.in, welcoming and attentive staff, food could use more variety.. but I suppose that is difficult. Room size was good, amenities were good - walking path and group rooms downstairs.. we did not...
My only complaint is that the rooms have their own Entergy account which is confusing and just seems unnecessary. Staff if all very kind, thoughtful. The housekeeping in the room. Could have been better....
Our loved one passed away [date removed] but the help she got from the staff was something we liked most about the community. Along with the nice rooms and, the activities that they had. We would recommend...
My only complaint is that the rooms have their own Entergy account which is confusing and just seems unnecessary. Staff if all very kind, thoughtful. The housekeeping in the room. Could have been better....
I find the facility very friendly and especially the other families I see there. That tells me they are happy too that their loved ones are there.
Private rooms which is a plus. They will only take private pay so when your money runs out you are forced to leave. Food is pretty good but most all meat, fish and chicken is fried. I am only familiar with...
I find the facility very friendly and especially the other families I see there. That tells me they are happy too that their loved ones are there.
This is a warm compassionate AL with some activities like afternoon socials and weekly church services. Additionally, they have a memory care unit inside the AL and will accommodate reasonable dietary...
My only complaint is that the rooms have their own Entergy account which is confusing and just seems unnecessary. Staff if all very kind, thoughtful. The housekeeping in the room. Could have been better....
Our loved one passed away [date removed] but the help she got from the staff was something we liked most about the community. Along with the nice rooms and, the activities that they had. We would recommend...
Williamsburg Senior Living Community I am not sure of a good time. We will just have to try it. Someone is always around to help and they know everybody by name. The facility is always clean and lawn...
I would say that we had a good experience and like it better than the last facility we moved from. They have been very nice and helpful.
The staff is their biggest asset. They are so focused on family and a care uniquely focused on the individual. One improvement would be easier access for visitors.
Food is not good - too much pasta meals. Activities - new director so it's pretty unfair to rate her so low but I will say the previous director was excellent. The staff are extremely nice- the room size is...
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Louisiana is about $4,100, which is significantly less expensive than the approximate national median monthly cost of assisted living, which is $4,800, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data from its brand partners. For budget-aware seniors, this is a difference of $700 a month compared to the national median.
It’s a good idea to look at median costs instead of average costs because median costs aren’t normally influenced by extreme values, such as high-amenity communities or budget-friendly communities located in the state. In Louisiana, the 10th percentile monthly cost is around $3,100, while the 90th percentile monthly cost is about $6,000.
The cost of assisted living varies among communities. However, pricing typically takes into account the level of care required by a resident. The community’s location, floor plans, services, and amenities also influence cost. In Louisiana, communities may be priced higher in areas closer to desired amenities, such as the Gulf Coast beaches and the New Orleans metro. While these assisted living costs in Louisiana may feel pricey in comparison to the cost of living, some Louisianans may qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. These programs can cover some costs associated with senior living.
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Planning ahead for assisted living costs is key. Your loved one can potentially pay for assisted living in Louisiana through a combination of private and public pay options. In the section below, you’ll find a variety of resources that can be used to cover assisted living costs in this state. To learn more about payment options, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options available to seniors can be used to pay for expenses related to assisted living in Louisiana.
Selling a home in Louisiana can help your loved one pay for assisted living costs. Selling a house
If your loved one has substantial equity in their home in Louisiana, they may be able to access that money through a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgage
If your loved one uses a health savings account, they may be able to use that toward the costs of assisted living in Louisiana. Health savings accounts
Your loved one may be able to leverage their life insurance policy to pay for assisted living costs in Louisiana. Life insurance
Ask your loved one if they have a long-term care insurance policy, as it may cover their assisted living costs in Louisiana. Long-term care insurance
Eligible seniors can use Social Security benefits to help them pay for assisted living costs in Louisiana. Social Security benefits for assisted living
The Louisiana Department of Health licenses and oversees four levels of what they call “adult residential care providers.” The levels are as follows:
Typically, facilities have to meet state requirements to receive initial licensing. In Louisiana, reports about inspections and violations of assisted living regulations are usually not available to the public.
The department of health determines health standards for adult residential care providers. These include but are not limited to regulations on the following:
Transparency is limited when it comes to caregiver qualifications in Louisiana. If you’re interested in learning more about the qualifications of caregivers, ask prospective communities about the following topics:
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Louisiana is basic. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
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