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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Poydras, LA

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Photo of The Suites at Algiers Point
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The care partner staff is exceptionally helpful, as are the nurses on all shifts. They have doctors on call and offer other geriatric patient care. The administrative staff is good and works well with...
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.
St. Margaret's at Belleville Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in New Orleans, LA. The exciting city of New Orleans is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, distinctive local dialect and its entertainment and performing arts venues. Home to world-famous attractions...
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4 star
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We chose Landing at Berham Place because I looked at several and this one seemed to fit the bill better all the way around. My friend is extremely pleased with the facility which makes me feel like we chose...
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.
The Landing at Behrman Place is an affordable all-inclusive independent retirement community, located in the West Bank, just minutes from shops, restaurants and hospitals. As a Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three...
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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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.
Those who enjoy living near historic New Orleans, LA will enjoy Tivoli Place Apartments. With easy access to downtown dining and the events offered by this renown city, Tivoli Place features one or two bedroom Senior apartments for those 55 and older who want to be where the action is. Surrounded...
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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: 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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Poydras, LA

The average cost of senior living in Poydras is $3,627 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Isle, LA with an average of $3,078 per month.

Independent living costs in Poydras, LA, vs. nearby cities

Poydras, LA
$3,627/mo
$3,552/mo

Independent living costs in Poydras, LA, vs. state and national averages

Poydras, LA
$3,627/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Poydras, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,057/mo
Independent Living
$3,627/mo

Independent living costs in Poydras, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,950/mo

Senior living costs in Poydras vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Poydras, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoydras, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,627/mo$3,593/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,319/mo$3,929/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,057/mo$3,900/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Poydras, LA:$3,627/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Poydras, LA:$4,319/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Poydras, LA:$4,057/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Poydras

Recent reviews for independent living in Poydras

The Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA

5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to others.

The Landing At Behrman Place Retirement Community in New Orleans, LA

4.5
This community is a decent place. We didn't have many problems with the community. The communication could have been better; however this might have been effected due to the pandemic. I would recommend this community to others.

Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community in Jefferson, LA

4.8
We were looking for a place for my mother and this place felt like home from the moment we walked in! So thankful Mom is in a place she can thrive and be happy. She has settled in quickly and loves showing off her new apartment!

Poydras independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poydras independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poydras, 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 Poydras 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 Poydras partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poydras, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Poydras 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 Poydras communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poydras, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poydras 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 Poydras offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poydras, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Suites at Algiers Point, The Landing At Behrman Place Retirement Community and The Village at St. Bernard are the top-rated independent living facilities near Poydras, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Poydras, Louisiana. See the full list.
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