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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blackburn, LA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blackburn nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Blackburn, LA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Blackburn or another care type is right for you. Browse 76 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blackburn.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Blackburn, LA
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Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Gables at Spring Lake Assisted LivingLocated on Line Avenue in Shreveport, you’ll find The Gables at Spring Lake, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility that offers an attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain and independent lifestyle, but desire moderate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Blackburn, LA
The average cost of senior living in Blackburn is $3,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shongaloo, LA with an average of $2,891 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blackburn, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Blackburn, LA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blackburn
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blackburn
Savannah Grand of Bossier City
5.0
I really like being here. I feel so comfortable, safe, and secure. The attendants are all so patient and kind and helpful. My thanks to everyone for this.
Trustwell Living at Russ Place in Ruston, LA
4.7
My brother signed on the dotted line because of the cost. But he stays there because of the administrator and the staff. They make sure that he gets the medical care he needs and takes him to his appointments and check in on him everyday to make sure that he gets what he needs. You have to be ...
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Bloom at Bossier in Bossier City, LA
3.4
The facility is old, and the upkeep was questionable from the owners
Based off of our experience, I would not recommend Bloom at Bossier to others.
Blackburn nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blackburn nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blackburn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Blackburn nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Blackburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blackburn, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
54.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
54.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
54.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blackburn nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blackburn Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blackburn, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blackburn nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blackburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blackburn, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blackburn nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blackburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blackburn, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blackburn nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Blackburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blackburn, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
0.4%
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Brookdale Shreveport, Brookdale Bossier City and Trustwell Living at Russ Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blackburn, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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