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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA

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Ellis is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellis, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellis is about $4,649, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 80 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellis, LA

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11 Floor plan available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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51 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
35%
3 star
2%
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0%
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: 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.
A Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
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9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
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87%
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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88 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: 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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8.0
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I am so glad that I chose Rosewood Assisted Living for my mother. She has an amazing apartment on a beautiful courtyard. The staff is attentive and so helpful. These people know their stuff. [name removed] ,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: 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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: 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.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ellis, LA

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iota, LA with an average of $4,120 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA vs. nearby cities

Ellis, LA
$4,649/mo
$4,120/mo
$4,498/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA vs. the state and national average

Ellis, LA
$4,649/mo
U.S. national average
$4,906/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis vs. other types of senior living

$4,649/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,649/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA by room type

Studio
$5,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,267/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,300/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis over time

Ellis, LALA stateNational

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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 families are saying about nursing homes in Ellis

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellis

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

5.0
There are activities that include family and community; the owner ([name removed]) is there daily doing "grunt" to improve the facilities; front desk workers are welcoming and inviting; [name removed] and [name removed] are absolutely fabulous with the residents; [name removed] (the activity ...
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Brookdale Lafayette

4.0
Brookdale has been great! Nice staff that gets the job done. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Ellis nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ellis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ellis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and The Blake at Lafayette are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Louisiana. See the full list.

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