Louisiana Assisted Living Facilities

This directory includes 311 senior living options for Louisiana. Use the "Advance Search" to find all the nearest services.

Louisiana has over 1/2 million senior citizens that make up about 12% of the population. Although things have changed significantly since Katrina and it has been hard to get accurate up-to-date numbers, Louisiana ranks the 19th cheapest state to live in 2007 with an overall cost of living index of 95 compared with the national average of 100. Utilities (90) and housing (93) are both below average and so is health care (94) while groceries are at 98. Although the main impact of Katrina was centered around New Orleans, the entire state has seen financial impact. The state is starting to rebuild but choosing a Louisiana assisted living facilities can still be challenge. One important question to ask any potential assisted living facility is exactly what is their evacuation plan. In general, the options for assisted living, independent living and nursing homes is best in Baton Rouge, Sheveport and Lake Charles. Since the population of the state has been shrinking over the past few years, it is more difficult to get current information about every assisted living facility.

Selecting A Louisiana Assisted Living Facilities

Most seniors enter an assisted living facility immediately following the discharge from a nursing home or hospital after a successful rehabilitation or recovery phase. Although nursing homes are cover by insurance, assisted living facilities are usually not covered. This means that assisted living have a big financial impact in addition to the lifestyle impact. Find an assisted living facility is a balance between:

• Proximity to friends and family
• Proximity to amenities including medical care (emergency treatment, cancer treatment...etc)and entertainment
• Cost including room and board, food and entertainment
• Safety and environment

Balancing these factor is different for every senior and area. Try to visit as many assisted living facilities as possible and speak to the staff and residents to get a feel life in the facility.

Louisiana Assisted Living Facilities Complaints and Inspections

Louisiana's Department of Social Services conduct annual assisted living facility inspections. The get a copy of inspection report, call the Department of Social Services at 225-922-0015 or check on line at www.dss.state.la.us. Complaints are also listed on the website. If you wish to file a complaint, contact the Department of Social Services at 225-922-0015. You may also add your feedback to this site by creating a review and noting that a formal complaint has been generated.

The Glen Retirement System

403 E Flournoy Lucas RdShreveport, LA 71115-3906

(318) 798-3500

This facility offers Assisted Living

Summerville at Kenner

1600 Joe Yenni BlvdKenner, LA 70065-1380

(504) 467-1000

This facility offers Assisted Living and is operated by Emeritus Senior Living.

Summerville at Kenner provides senior residential, assisted living and Alzheimer's care to residents of Louisiana. This facility includes three meals a day, social activities, and scheduled transportation to many of Kenner's attractions.

St James Place

333 Lee DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4980

(225) 215-4500

This facility offers Independent Living Assisted Living Nursing Home Services Alzheimer's Care

St James Place is the Gulf South's largest and most established continuing care retirement community. This 52 acre campus offers a full range of senior housing options. The community offers 25 different floor plans ranging from 700 ft.² to 1670 ft.².

Merrill Gardens at Bossier City

2540 Beene BlvdBossier City, LA 71111-5459

(318) 747-2114

This facility offers Independent Living Assisted Living Alzheimer's Care and is operated by Horizon Bay Senior Communities.

Merrill Gardens at Bossier City is a senior living communities located near medical services, restaurants and shopping. This apartment style community offers all the amenities of home including any time dining, activity programs, scheduled transportation and 24 hour staff. The building offers Studios, one bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Every apartment includes an emergency call system and pets are welcome.

Marigold House

5723 Jackson St Ext OfcAlexandria, LA 71303-2081

(318) 449-8999

This facility offers Assisted Living and is operated by Assisted Living Concepts Inc.

Kingsley Place at Shreveport

7110 University DrShreveport, LA 71105-5034

(318) 524-2100

This facility offers State Licensed Assisted Living and is operated by Emeritus Senior Living.

Kingsley Place at Shreveport provides assisted living and a special care suites for older adults with Alzheimer's and other memory impairment issues. Each plan includes scheduled daily meals and snacks, support groups and care giving assistance, memory stations to help residents connect with their past.

Christus St Joseph

2299 Sterlington RdMonroe, LA 71203-3032

This facility offers Assisted Living Nursing Home Services

Christus St Joseph is part of the CHRISTUS Health company, a Catholic, faith-based, not for- profit health system comprised of more than 40 hospitals, inpatient and long-term care facilities.

Camellia Gardens Retirement Community

1925 Possum Hollow RdSlidell, LA 70458-8317

(985) 781-0072

This facility offers State Licensed Independent Living Assisted Living

Camellia Gardens Retirement Community has a capacity of 24 units. They call it "A Lifestyle, not just a place to live". The facility offers studio, one bedroom in two and independent living apartments and a one-bedroom assisted-living apartments. Amenities include a fitness area, theater, beauty salon and greenhouse.

Azalea Estates of Slidell

354 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458-1300

(985) 641-2827

This facility offers Assisted Living and is operated by Health Care Capital Inc

Azalea Estates of Gonzales

2305 S Purpera AveGonzales, LA 70737-5416

(225) 644-1028

This facility offers Assisted Living and is operated by Health Care Capital Inc

Azalea Estates of Gonzales is one of 5 assisted living and retirement communities operated by Azalea Estates in Louisiana. The facility is one story so there are no elevators or stairs. In addition to daily living activity assistance, they provide daily excersize classes, 3 meals per day served restaurant style, 3 floor plans, and an emergency response system.

Assisted Living Facilities for Natchitoches, Leesville, Alexandria, Ruston, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Iberia, Lafayette, Hammond, Houma, New Orleans, Monroe, and all of the surrounding cities.