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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bayou Gauche, LA

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Photo of Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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time there he likes the meals and everyone is very nice The facility is clean and well managed, and the services are extremely well priced for the quality. I’m really glad that we made this decision for...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Jefferson across from Haydel's Bakery and down the street from Ochsner Main Campus, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living has been providing quality retirement living since 2001. Whether your lifestyle is active and independent or requires the assistance of a...
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Photo of Inspired Living at Kenner
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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72 reviews
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72 reviews
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My sister has been at inspired living for three years now I wish she would’ve made the decision sooner. The housekeeping is so nice to her and we love the food and activities. We wish they had more outings...
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.
Located in Kenner, Louisiana, Inspired Living at Kenner is an innovative community that offers a choice of senior living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we can help design a rewarding lifestyle...
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Photo of Laketown Village
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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81 reviews
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Overall, my mom really likes her stay there. She has had a few complaints but mostly about laundry and timing of her medication. She seems to really like the place, especially the people that also live there...
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.
Laketown Village is located in Kenner, Louisiana near the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. We offer assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Jefferson Parish region. Our community is ideally located near shopping areas, golf courses and beautiful natural areas.Our in-house...
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Photo of Lafreniere Assisted Living and Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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61 reviews
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61 reviews
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The staff at Lafreniere Assisted Living is responsive to family and exercises good communication. We chose this place because it was clean, had a safe unit and was affordable for our family.
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.
The Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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The facility is very nice -they have a wonderful courtyard where residents can go sit. It is very clean as well. She has a room that is like her own little apartment and we love it. My mother is 102 and a...
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.
As the only assisted living and memory care community in Luling, LA, Ashton Manor provides its residents with a relaxed, comfortable, safe and secure lifestyle. The community features three neighborhoods based on ability: two neighborhoods for assisted living and one neighborhood for memory care....
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My mother is currently a resident here. She has dementia and has been here for a little over a year. She moved here from one of the larger assisted living centers, where she wasn't doing well. The larger...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Henican House is a spacious senior care residence with handsome oak trees shading the front porch, which opens into the living room with its pleasant décor and comfortable seating for our residents and their guests. The cheerful dining room opens into a “conversation corner” with table and chairs...
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Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Photo of Lambeth House Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Poydras Home For Elderly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bayou Gauche, LA

The average cost of senior living in Bayou Gauche is $4,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,424 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche, LA vs. nearby cities

Bayou Gauche, LA
$4,466/mo
$4,116/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche, LA vs. the state and national average

Bayou Gauche, LA
$4,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,466/mo
$4,324/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche, LA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,472/mo
Studio
$4,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,704/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche over time

Bayou Gauche, LALA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bayou Gauche, LA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bayou Gauche.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bayou Gauche

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bayou Gauche

SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA

5.0
The head nurse, [name removed], is amazing. She is also in charge of the care staff. Everyone was so professional and thorough in their care of [name removed]. When sheets or clothes needed changing, it was done immediately. When he went into hospice and died, they were supportive to the end. I ...
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Sunrise of Metairie

5.0
The facility is clean, well lit and well kept. The staff is polite, helpful and compassionate. My parents feel that this would definitely be the place to retire and would be very happy there. [names removed] were so informative and compassionate on the tour of the community. The staff there ...
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Laurel Senior Living in New Orleans, LA

5.0
We're very pleased with how things are going at HomeLife in the Gardens! They've been a huge help to us, and they're doing a great job taking care of my loved one. The staff is friendly and professional, and they're great about getting her extra care when she is in need.

Bayou Gauche review score based on 79 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 12 Bayou Gauche assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bayou Gauche review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bayou Gauche review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Bayou Gauche, LA12 facilities
7.7
Lockport, LA32 facilities
7.6
Pleasure Bend, LA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Bayou Gauche assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 79 reviews of 12 Bayou Gauche assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bayou Gauche resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bayou Gauche, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bayou Gauche assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bayou Gauche assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bayou Gauche, 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 Bayou Gauche assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bayou Gauche that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bayou Gauche assisted living

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 Bayou Gauche Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bayou Gauche assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bayou Gauche partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bayou Gauche assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bayou Gauche communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bayou Gauche assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bayou Gauche offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bayou Gauche

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bayou Gauche protect seniors.

Learn about Louisiana Assisted Living regulations

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Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community, Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place and Sunrise of Metairie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bayou Gauche, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Bayou Gauche, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana is Sunrise of Metairie. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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