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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sweet Home, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home. 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 52 independent living facilities in Sweet Home, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Sweet Home, LA
The average cost of senior living in Sweet Home is $3,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,424 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sweet Home, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sweet Home, LA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sweet Home, LA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sweet Home
Recent reviews for independent living in Sweet Home
Holiday Whealdon Estates in Baton Rouge, LA
4.0
Everyone is nice and friendly. I have met mostly all the workers. Only a couple complaints for the whole year. The room sizes and amenities offered for residents are great. I highly recommend Whealdon Estates.
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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Garden View at New Iberia
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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Sweet Home independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweet Home independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweet Home, 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 Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweet Home, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweet Home, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweet Home, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Holiday Whealdon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sweet Home, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 52 independent living facilities near Sweet Home, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sweet Home, Louisiana are Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Sunrise at Siegen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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