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45 Residential Care Homes near New Orleans, LA

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Residential care homes in New Orleans may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. New Orleans care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in New Orleans, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Point, Michoud and Read Blvd East.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Metairie, Slidell and River Ridge.

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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Residential Care Home in New Orleans, LA
4.2 / 5.0

My mother was only here for one day. There was only one caregiver on duty during the day, and because she is not mobile, she needed more attendants. I really appreciated that they called me and were honest about this. The people were very open and friendly and all the other residents seemed happy ri...

5 / 5.0

My mom lived five years with me, just over 1.5 years in a medium-size memory care facility and then the last five months of her life in this lovely and loving home. They kept her protected and very well cared for until she reached her natural end of life, which we deeply appreciate, especially durin...

5 / 5.0

My father was one of the first residents in this home and we were only there for 16 days, but we loved the staff. They worked so hard to keep everything clean and beautiful. They were so kind to us. I was so glad that my father was with such wonderful people when he passed away.

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Jude Gardens is always sufficiently staffed by caring attendants , smells good and is very clean. I would rate it among the best of class and recommend it to family and friends.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Jude Gardens LLC is an assisted living community located in Metairie, Louisiana in the county of Jefferson Parish. Seniors at Jude Gardens LLC live approximately one mile away from La Freniere Plaza Shopping Center and La Freniere Park. The former offers an excellent assortment of shopping,...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fidelis Care II Fidelis Care II is located in Metairie, LA in Jefferson Parish. This residential care home gives you support when you need it in an area that is part of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Those who spend time in the Metairie area enjoy all that it offers, including Lafreniere...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
There is an alternative to 'nursing homes' and large 'assisted living' facilities for your loved one! Imagine a licensed assisted living facility in an ordinary-looking suburban home shared by only five residents! Small assisted living residences such as ours, now known in elder-care circles as...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fidelis Care IV Fidelis Care IV is located in Metairie, LA in beautiful Jefferson Parish. Our residential care home offers the support that you are seeking in an area that will provide you with a comfortable and quiet place to live. Metairie provides residents and guests with the opportunity to...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
There is an alternative to 'nursing homes' and large 'assisted living' facilities for your loved one! Imagine a licensed assisted living facility in an ordinary-looking suburban home shared by only six residents! Small assisted living residences such as ours, now known in elder-care circles as...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of care homes in New Orleans, LA

The average cost of senior living in New Orleans is 4276.25 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eden Isle, LA with an average of 3750 per month.

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Average monthly costs

New Orleans, LA

$4,276

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Lakeview House, Honeysuckle House and Metairie Heights are the top rated residential care home facilities near New Orleans, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 45 residential care home facilities near New Orleans, Louisiana. See the full list.

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