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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waxia, LA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waxia 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 Waxia, 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 Waxia or another care type is right for you. Browse 87 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waxia.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blanks, Courtableau and Sambo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Blanks, Courtableau and Sambo.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Waxia, 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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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.
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 Waxia, LA
The average cost of senior living in Waxia is $3,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simmesport, LA with an average of $3,548 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waxia
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waxia
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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The Claiborne at Baton Rouge
3.8
The Claiborne is a beautiful but huge facility. It offers a lot for the independent. Residents have to be able to walk a good distance just to eat. We had to get her a scooter. It's also on the higher end cost.Claibornes assisted living is fine. You just have to find what fits the resident ...
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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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Waxia nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waxia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waxia, 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 Waxia 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 Waxia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waxia, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
59.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
59.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waxia 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 Waxia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waxia, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waxia 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 Waxia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waxia, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waxia 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 Waxia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waxia, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waxia 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 Waxia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waxia, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and The Claiborne at Baton Rouge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waxia, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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