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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
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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: 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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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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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: 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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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
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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.
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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
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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: 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. ...
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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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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
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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
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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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Joe, LA

The average cost of senior living in Saint Joe is $3,677 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bogalusa, LA with an average of $2,802 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Joe, LA, vs. nearby cities

Saint Joe, LA
$3,677/mo
$3,667/mo

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

Saint Joe, LA
$3,677/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joe, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,154/mo
Independent Living
$3,677/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Joe, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,910/mo
Studio
$3,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,808/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Joe 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: Saint Joe, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Joe, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,677/mo$3,593/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,190/mo$3,929/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,154/mo$3,900/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Saint Joe, LA:$3,677/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Joe, LA:$4,190/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Saint Joe, LA:$4,154/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Joe, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint Joe and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Saint Joe, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Joe have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint Joe, LA$3,286/mo$2,966/mo+10.8%
Louisiana$2,141/mo$1,765/mo+21.3%
National$2,980/mo$2,846/mo+4.7%
Saint Joe, LA
2024 average cost:$3,286/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$2,141/mo
2023 average cost:$1,765/mo
Percent change:+21.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,980/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Saint Joe

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Joe

One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS

5.0
My dad was not here very long. He was entering hospice and we were worried about what kind of care we could give him at home. He was immobile and needed constant care. The staff at One Magnolia Place did their job to perfection and followed all the rules. For the short time he was there ...
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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.

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

Saint Joe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Joe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Joe, 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 Joe 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 Joe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Joe, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Joe 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 Joe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Joe, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Joe 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 Joe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Joe, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
46.9%
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