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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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Willis, LA

The average cost of senior living in Willis is $3,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bogalusa, LA with an average of $2,682 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willis, LA vs. nearby cities

Willis, LA
$3,821/mo
$3,773/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willis, LA vs. the state and national average

Willis, LA
$3,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Willis vs. other types of senior living

$4,255/mo
Independent Living
$3,821/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Willis, LA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,317/mo
Studio
$4,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,184/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,117/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Willis over time

Willis, LALA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Willis

Recent reviews for independent living in Willis

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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Beehive Homes of Picayune

5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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The Phoenix at Hammond

4.1
My mother has been at the Phoenix for almost 3 months, and we are happy with the experience. Generally good communication, though after typical work hours, getting someone on the phone can be challenging. Overall, we are very pleased with this choice of facilities. Nice amenities and programming ...
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Willis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willis, 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 Willis 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 Willis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willis, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willis 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 Willis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willis, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willis 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 Willis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willis, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor Senior Living Community, The Phoenix at Hammond and Oak Park Village at Slidell are the top-rated independent living facilities near Willis, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Willis, Louisiana. See the full list.

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