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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Melville, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Melville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Melville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 44 independent living facilities in Melville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Francisville, Opelousas and New Roads.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Francisville, Opelousas and New Roads.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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My mother-in-law is in good hands & well taken care of. Thank you for all you do
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It is a very friendly staff. They seem to really care about the residents.My mom is not crazy about the food. She feels it may be prepared off sight and brought in. One reason my mom chose Azalea Estates is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Azalea Estates of New Iberia provide a modern, beautiful place to call home set on acres of well cared for landscapes in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tucked into a peaceful setting, but within minutes of New Iberia's shopping area, our assisted living community offers a wide range of benefits to...
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Melville, LA
The average cost of senior living in Melville is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Roads, LA with an average of $2,714 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melville, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melville, LA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Melville
Recent reviews for independent living in Melville
Holiday Whealdon Estates in Baton Rouge, LA
4.0
Everyone is nice and friendly. I have met mostly all the workers. Only a couple complaints for the whole year. The room sizes and amenities offered for residents are great. I highly recommend Whealdon Estates.
Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA
4.9
Oakwood Village was warm and welcoming to my mom. The staff were upbeat and helpful during the transition. This includes the aides, nurses, and housekeeping staff. The residents are happy and very friendly. The overall atmosphere is great. Mom loves the food and the staff are very accommodating ...
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Garden View at New Iberia
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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Melville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melville independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Melville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melville, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Melville independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Melville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melville, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melville independent 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 independent living communities in Melville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Holiday Whealdon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Melville, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Melville, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Melville, Louisiana are Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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