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Photo of Inspired Living at Kenner
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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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 Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care
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9.1
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Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel...
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.
Francois Bend is a beautiful, amenity-rich, 7.5 acre senior living campus. The campus is located in the heart of Gonzales, the largest town in Ascension Parish, one of the fastest growing parishes in the state. Located only 2.5 miles off of I-10, the campus is centrally located to acute care and...
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Photo of Laketown Village
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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81 reviews
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
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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61 reviews
8.4
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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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Photo of SummerHouse Ashton Manor
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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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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7.5
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We had tried another assisted living facility previously, and my loved one did not like it at all. At Magnolia, she absolutely loves it. There are more activities - they do really well with those. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Parc Senior Living offers services and care tailored to your individual needs. Our community allows you to dine on tasty meals with your friends and neighbors, watch movies in our media area, sit next to the fireplace with a book from our library, stroll our beautifully landscaped grounds,...
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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...
Photo of The Claiborne at Thibodaux
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2.0
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15 reviews
2.0
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15 reviews
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The care services is really good., my loved one loves it there, and really loves the staff. They love the food, and is very happy, which makes it much easier for me. My loved one is doing great, and it is a...
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.
For active, upscale living for seniors of all ages and abilities, come home to The Claiborne at Thibodaux in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Our family-owned and operated senior living community is a place where boutique luxury and compassionate senior care come together to provide residents and their...
Photo of Place Du Bourg
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.
Photo of Azalea Estates of Gonzales
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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
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.
The Azalea Estates of Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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Photo of St Joseph Manor - Level 3
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Marathon, LA

The average cost of senior living in Marathon is $4,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napoleonville, LA with an average of $3,910 per month.

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

Marathon, LA
$4,355/mo
$4,185/mo
$4,219/mo

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

Marathon, LA
$4,355/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,355/mo
$4,328/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,472/mo
Studio
$4,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,307/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,542/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Marathon over time

Marathon, LALA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marathon, 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 Marathon.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marathon

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marathon

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.8
The facility was beautiful and had better upgrades than others we looked at. It was a positive experience. Unfortunately my loved one passed away in [date removed]. I would recommend Francois Bend to others looking.

Lafreniere Assisted Living and Memory Care in Metairie, LA

4.0
I would say it's a good facility for people who don't need upscale or elaborate/fancy. The atrium is a nice touch inside. There are quite a few activities for residents. They have taken good care of mom. The caregivers & managers are nice.

Laketown Village in Kenner, LA

4.9
It's been excellent for my brother! He can smoke outside & drink coffee; this is perfect for him & what we looked for. Also the staff is friendly and he has 24 hour nursing care; they bring his meds daily. The building itself has a pleasant ambiance. A friend from church checked out Laketown ...
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Marathon review score based on 75 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 12 Marathon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marathon 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

Marathon review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Marathon, LA12 facilities
7.9
Gramercy, LA80 facilities
7.9
Lutcher, LA79 facilities

Review subcategories for Marathon 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 75 reviews of 12 Marathon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marathon 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.
Marathon, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Marathon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marathon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marathon, 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 Marathon 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 Marathon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marathon, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marathon 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 Marathon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marathon, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marathon 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 Marathon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marathon, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marathon 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 Marathon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marathon, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marathon 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 Marathon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marathon, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marathon

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 Marathon protect seniors.

Learn about Louisiana Assisted Living regulations

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Inspired Living at Kenner, Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care and Laketown Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marathon, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Marathon, Louisiana. See the full list.

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