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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Start, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Start 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 Start. 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 9 independent living facilities in Start, 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 Breard.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Monroe, West Monroe and Bastrop.
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The community is very clean and the staff that took us around on the tour were super friendly. From what we have seen of the meals when we visit they do seem great.
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.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe is an assisted living community in the city of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Our bravura community is located close to the banks of river Ouachita with fresh water trickling with a calming breeze always. West Monroe is ideal for meditation and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Our experience with Azalea Estates has been very good overall. They have Friendly staff, and I appreciate that it appears to be a nice, clean facility. The food isn't impressive, but it seems to be...
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.
The home like setting of Azalea Estates of Monroe, an assisted living community in Monroe, Louisiana makes it the ideal place to call home. Truly a Southern style home, it sits on a beautifully landscaped area and features spacious rooms. And, it's prominent location in Monroe ensures the...
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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.
The Gardens of Somerset, an 18-acre community located in Sterlington, LA, is designed to bring unparalleled living options to Ouachita Parish for older adults. Centered around outstanding architecture, The Gardens of Somerset will offer community members independent living, assisted living and...
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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.
Bond House Apartments are located in the great town of Bastrop, LA nestled in a scenic part of town. Bond House has a great walking trail around the entire property so you can get some fresh air and exercise for you or your pet. The apartments feature amenities that you can’t often find in...
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Cost of independent living in Start, LA
The average cost of senior living in Start is $2,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, LA with an average of $2,322 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Start, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Start, LA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Start vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Start, LA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Start
Recent reviews for independent living in Start
Savannah Court of Bastrop
4.0
I really like living here. The management is nice in fact they're all great. The employees are nice and friendly. It's just a nice place to be.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe
4.0
The food is most times horrible. All the residents complain among themselves. For the monthly fees, the food should be outstanding. I've been in the food industry – it's not difficult to prepare "good" meals for a reasonable cost. Quarantine is unreasonable!
Start independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Start independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Start, 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 Start 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 Start partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Start, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Start 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 Start communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Start, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Start 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 Start offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Start, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Savannah Grand of West Monroe, Savannah Court of Bastrop and John Breaux Assisted Living Center (The) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Start, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Start, Louisiana. See the full list.
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