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The Gardens of Georgia Tucker is a very nice facility. It is clean, plenty of activities are provided, excellent in home medical care available, diabetic meals, and friendly, helpful staff from top to...
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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Absolutely stunning and well maintained property, Staff and manager are more like family. Residents are happy and friendly and the food is deserving of it's own review. Dining goes above and beyond making...
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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The location of this facility is great and the staff is great. Apartment sizes are very nice and maintenance folks have been responsive when needed. The staff are all super nice, across the board. The only...
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.
Vista Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care is a private, luxury, assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club with 4 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking Bayou St John. At Vista Shores every detail is attended to allowing our...
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Overall it's very nice. But it could use some improvements here and there. My mom tells me the food is not so good and is served cold. Also getting baths has not been a good experience for her. She tells...
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.
St. Anthony’s Gardens provides a strong spiritual support base with a vision of creative, inspired and value-oriented retirement living. The community is located on the Northshore in Covington, Louisiana and is conveniently located near local hospitals and other medical services. You’ll find...
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We get the care that is needed here and they have 5 levels of care. The community is family-oriented and the staff is friendly. The layout of the community is a continuous circle and they are able to go in...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Beau Provence is an excellent memory care and assisted living community located in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Our community is located to the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Mandeville Louisiana is a perfect destination for family and friends who visit the residents in our...
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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...
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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.
Colonial Care Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish along the Mississippi River, and home to over 229,000 people, with 820,000 in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Residents who enjoy southern living and a slower pace will be able...
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It is so hard to to trust your love ones care to anyone, but we felt that Peristyle was the place for our dad. It is run by the nicest ladies who really cared for my father. The owners knocked themselves...
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.
Our Metairie Heights residence is conveniently located just a few blocks from Bonnabel Boulevard, between Veterans and the I-10 Service Road.The beautiful ranch home serves up to 8 residents in spacious, private rooms with an enormous adjoined dining room and living area for relaxing, socializing...
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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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We have been beyond thrilled with our experience at Peristyle House New Orleans. After visiting facilities in Houston and New Orleans, we are at peace that we made the right choice. Peristyle House is a...
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.
Our New Orleans assisted living home, Lakeview House provides residents with the care, comfort and security they need in a beautiful and safe residential setting in Lakeview. Lakeview House overlooks an attractive sloping walkway that leads up between rows of shrubbery to the entrance, where...
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I would definitely recommend this facility to others. The staff is always friendly and professional. The move in process was a breeze. The housekeeping is great - we've had no issues at all. The meals are...
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.
You’re Always at Home HereSenior Living at The Claiborne at Shoe Creek!The Claiborne at Shoe Creek is a family-owned and operated community for seniors in Central, Louisiana. Our boutique apartment homes and resort-inspired amenities come together to give you or your loved one an impeccable...
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The Haven community is very clean, and the staff members are super friendly. The care services are good and the food was great, our loved one really enjoyed all of the meals. We also thought the value 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.
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They are trying to be really helpful. I think it is really nice facility. I think that they could do a better job at onboarding new residents. They are kind of left to their own devices and I believe more...
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.
Laurel Senior Living is located in the heart of the Garden District in beautiful Uptown New Orleans offering Independent, Assisted, Memory, and Respite Care. All apartments are equipped with a walk-in private bath with a sit-down shower, safety grab bars, emergency pull cords in both the bath and...
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Mom has settled in well at Southside Gardens and is making new friends. She enjoys the patio home type atmosphere and the smaller number of residents on site.
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.
Welcome to Southside Gardens Independent and Assisted Living Community. We're delighted that you are visiting our site to learn more about our services.For the past 30 years, we have provided high quality and affordable senior living housing and care. We're family owned business and we listen to...
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I was faced with the most difficult decision of my life. I had always stated that my mom would never be placed in a home. When the time came she would live with me. Well, life throws you curve balls and my...
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.
Honeysuckle House is located in an upscale neighborhood on the Westbank in Terrytown, just a few minutes’ drive from the Expressway. That means easy access from Gretna, Algiers, Belle Chasse, Marrero, Lafitte, and from New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection Bridge. Honeysuckle House has a...
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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, 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: 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: 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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It's a very nice place to place a loved one. It is a private community. It is expensive, but in line with other communities in the area.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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, 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Ponchatoula, LA

The average cost of senior living in Ponchatoula is $4,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denham Springs, LA with an average of $3,930 per month.

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

Ponchatoula, LA
$4,178/mo
$4,163/mo

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

Ponchatoula, LA
$4,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,178/mo
$4,211/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,075/mo
Studio
$4,334/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,246/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ponchatoula over time

Ponchatoula, LALA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ponchatoula

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ponchatoula

Oak Park Village at Slidell

4.3
The staff at Oak Park Village are very nice. They have always answered my questions and worked with me to resolve any issues. I have noticed, however, that it's hard to get information on how often they are actually checking in on mom, who is in the memory care wing and should be getting more ...
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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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Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living in Slidell, LA

5.0
At Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living, the facility is clean, and most importantly, my loved one seems to be thriving and happy there. Would highly recommend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of the staff in communities like Avanti Senior living at Covington, Williamsburg Senior Living Community, and Sunrise of Metairie. Families appreciate the long-term relationships that residents and their loved ones have built with th ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered in communities such as Holly Court Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sunrise of Metairie, and Inspired Living at Kenner. These include games, music, outings, and more, keeping residents engaged and active.
Detailed communication between families and staff. Reviews consistently mention frequent, thorough conversations between staff and families, ensuring everyone stays informed and care needs are met. Examples include Williamsburg Senior Living Community, Sunrise at Siegen, and Laketown Village.
Individualized care for residents' unique needs. Communities like Sunrise of Metairie, Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care, and Inspired Living at Kenner focus on providing individualized care to meet the specific needs of their residents. This includes accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences, as well as memory care fo ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities like The Claiborne at Shoe Creek, Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care, and Beehive Homes of Picayune are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, creating an inviting and comfortable living environment for residents.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews from communities such as Beehive Homes of Picayune, SummerHouse Park Provence, and Holly Court Assisted Living and Memory Care highlight the strong sense of community among residents, helping foster warm and welcoming environments for seniors.
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Ponchatoula review score based on 285 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 285 reviews of 73 Ponchatoula assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ponchatoula 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

Ponchatoula review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ponchatoula, LA73 facilities
8.0
Hammond, LA86 facilities
7.9
Springfield, LA70 facilities

Review subcategories for Ponchatoula 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 285 reviews of 73 Ponchatoula assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ponchatoula 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.
Ponchatoula, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Ponchatoula assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponchatoula assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.2%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponchatoula, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
49.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponchatoula, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponchatoula, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ponchatoula

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 Ponchatoula protect seniors.

Learn about Louisiana Assisted Living regulations

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