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9 Best Nursing Homes in Lawtell, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lawtell 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 Lawtell, 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 Lawtell or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lawtell.

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zipAverageCost: $4,585

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lawtell, LA

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Food is not good - too much pasta meals. Activities - new director so it's pretty unfair to rate her so low but I will say the previous director was excellent. The staff are extremely nice- the room size is...
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.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 Lawtell, LA

The average cost of senior living in Lawtell is $4,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Barre, LA with an average of $3,750 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lawtell, LA, vs. nearby cities

Lawtell, LA
$4,585/mo
$4,671/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lawtell, LA, vs. state and national averages

Lawtell, LA
$4,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lawtell, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,004/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,585/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lawtell, LA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Lawtell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lawtell, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawtell, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,585/mo$3,900/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$3,929/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,004/mo$3,900/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$3,921/mo$3,593/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Lawtell, LA:$4,585/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Lawtell, LA:$4,004/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Lawtell, LA:$4,004/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Lawtell, LA:$3,921/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lawtell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lawtell

Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

5.0
There are activities that include family and community; the owner ([name removed]) is there daily doing "grunt" to improve the facilities; front desk workers are welcoming and inviting; [name removed] and [name removed] are absolutely fabulous with the residents; [name removed] (the activity ...
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The Blake at Lafayette

5.0
We were, and continue to be, very impressed with The Blake! The staff is polite, professional, yet very warm and friendly. The food is very good - a healthy, balanced mix of local favorites. The rooms are well-designed, and the grounds are well maintained. Mom seems to enjoy the activities ...
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Lawtell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawtell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawtell, 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 Lawtell 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 Lawtell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawtell, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
22.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
22.2%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
22.2%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawtell 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 Lawtell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawtell, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
6.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawtell 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 Lawtell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawtell, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawtell 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 Lawtell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawtell, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawtell 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 Lawtell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawtell, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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