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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Elmo, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo. 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 87 independent living facilities in Saint Elmo, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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
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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.
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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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...
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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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This community is absolutely wonderful. My cousin was very happy while they were there. I heard about checker and chess games from my loved one along with the other activities while she was there. I...
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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A lot of these reviews are outdated. Under the current management things are great. The administrator is helpful and willing to resolve concerns quickly. The director of nursing is super sweet. The nurses...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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: 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.
Hahnville Apartments is located in Hahnville, LA. This property is catered toward retiring seniors. This community is a great fit for seniors to live amongst their generation and socialize. Hahnville Apartments offers some of the best amenities and the price range is very reasonable. ...
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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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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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 staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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: 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 Saint Elmo, LA
The average cost of senior living in Saint Elmo is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Elmo
Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Elmo
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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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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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.
Saint Elmo independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Elmo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Elmo, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
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Low / no sodium
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40.3%
33.4%
No sugar
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30.9%
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Elmo, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Elmo, Louisiana are Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Sunrise of Metairie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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