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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Swayze Lake, LA

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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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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: 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: 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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Swayze Lake, LA

The average cost of senior living in Swayze Lake is $3,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Roads, LA with an average of $2,714 per month.

Independent living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, vs. nearby cities

Swayze Lake, LA
$3,706/mo
$3,703/mo
$3,660/mo

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

Swayze Lake, LA
$3,706/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, vs. other senior living options

$3,973/mo
Independent Living
$3,706/mo

Independent living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,660/mo
Studio
$3,842/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,049/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,504/mo

Senior living costs in Swayze Lake 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: Swayze Lake, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwayze Lake, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,706/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,973/mo$3,929/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,973/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,706/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,973/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,973/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Swayze Lake 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 Swayze Lake, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swayze Lake 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swayze Lake, LA$3,150/mo$2,629/mo+19.8%
Louisiana$1,840/mo$1,677/mo+9.7%
National$2,812/mo$2,795/mo+0.6%
Swayze Lake, LA
2024 average cost:$3,150/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,840/mo
2023 average cost:$1,677/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Swayze Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Swayze Lake

Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

BeeHive Homes of Youngsville

5.0
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they ...
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Swayze Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swayze Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swayze Lake, 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 Swayze Lake 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 Swayze Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Swayze Lake 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 Swayze Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swayze Lake 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 Swayze Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47%
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Holiday Whealdon Estates, Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swayze Lake, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Swayze Lake, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swayze Lake, Louisiana are Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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