Gardens of Somerset
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Monroe, LA

Gardens of Somerset

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Monroe, LA

Overview of Gardens of Somerset

Gardens of Somerset in Monroe, LA, is a continuing care retirement community that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults feel at home during their stay. With 24-hour assistance, nutritious meals, and household services, residents experience a maintenanance-free living. The community also focuses on residents’ holistic well-being, creating care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. An activity room, a movie theater, and an on-site beauty salon are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, with its beautiful setting in Monroe. As one of the best options for senior living in Louisiana, this retirement community continuously provides the highest quality of care for older adults’ well-being.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 130 Rank #5 / 78Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 78 assisted living communities we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #90 / 109Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 90th out of 109 assisted living communities we track in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

StatusActive
License LevelLevel 3 - Assisted Living
License Number2203785392

Leadership

ContactAshley Kirk (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
1 Bed 2 Bed

Contact Gardens of Somerset

Managed by Ashley Kirk

Executive Director

10 years of experience

Places of interest near Gardens of Somerset

Address 9.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Monroe's city center to Gardens of Somerset's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Monroe

Info below is compiled from the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Designated contact person from state licensing or disclosure records, when provided.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Azalea Estates of Monroe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monroe (Lamkin)
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 79
Rank #52 / 78
Yes
27
Facility 27
LA AVG 42
Rank #77 / 109
Studio / 1 BedBrooke Taylor
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 24
Rank #4 / 44
A+
Gardens of Somerset
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Monroe (Sterlington)
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 79
Rank #5 / 78
Yes
18
Facility 18
LA AVG 42
Rank #90 / 109
1 Bed / 2 BedAshley Kirk--
Savannah Grand of West Monroe
AL
MC
West Monroe
59
Facility 59
LA AVG 79
Rank #60 / 78
No
47
Facility 47
LA AVG 42
Rank #42 / 109
Studio / 1 BedDanny Evans--
Mary Goss Nursing Home
AL
NH
Monroe
91
Facility 91
LA AVG 79
Rank #35 / 78
No
59
Facility 59
LA AVG 42
Rank #25 / 109
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The Gardens At Georgia Tucker
AL
MC
Monroe (Ouachita Parish)
68
Facility 68
LA AVG 79
Rank #46 / 78
No
45
Facility 45
LA AVG 42
Rank #47 / 109
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other LA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Louisiana

Gardens of Somerset is in Monroe, Louisiana. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
LA specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home & community support

Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Eligibility

General
Age 21 or older, eligible for long-term-care Medicaid and meeting nursing-home level of care.
LA specifics
CCW does not provide 24-hour daily help. Access opportunities follow the state's registry and priority process.

What it provides

  • Support coordination; authorized personal care; nursing/therapy; monitoring; home accessibility changes; assistive technology; meals and caregiver respite.
In-home support

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Eligibility

General
Eligible Medicaid recipients who meet the Long-Term Personal Care Services program's clinical and functional requirements.

What it provides

  • Assistance with approved activities of daily living under LT-PCS program guidelines.
Adult day support

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Eligibility

General
People meeting the Adult Day Health Care Waiver's current long-term-care Medicaid, age and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements.

What it provides

  • Medical and health-related services at an approved adult day health center for part of the day; other services require separate authorization.
Returning home

My Place Louisiana (Aging and Adult Services)

Louisiana My Place Louisiana (Aging and Adult Services)

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65 or older, or adults with a physical disability developed at age 22 or later, who reside in a nursing facility and meet My Place Louisiana and Medicaid transition eligibility. The state FAQ specifies at least 60 consecutive days in a nursing facility.

What it provides

  • Help moving to a qualifying home or community setting; with transition supports and resources that may not otherwise be covered by Medicaid when essential to the move.
Health coverage

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Eligibility

General
People meeting a Louisiana Medicaid aged, blind or disabled eligibility category; Medicaid financial and nonfinancial rules apply.

What it provides

  • Medicaid-covered medical services; personal care; adult day health or other long-term supports require their own eligibility and authorization.
Prescription costs

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Income limit
Income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.

Eligibility

General
Louisiana residents age 60 or older or with adult-onset disabilities who meet the program requirements; may not have voluntarily canceled drug coverage within the previous six months.
LA specifics
GOEA administers Senior Rx/ADRC assistance; resulting drug-program eligibility is separate.

What it provides

  • Help finding and applying for manufacturer discount or pharmaceutical assistance programs and other supports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens of Somerset

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Gardens of Somerset in?
Gardens of Somerset is in the Sterlington neighborhood of Monroe.
02 Is Gardens of Somerset in a walkable area?
Gardens of Somerset has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the license number of Gardens of Somerset?
According to LA state health department records, Gardens of Somerset's license number is 2203785392.
04 Are pets allowed at Gardens of Somerset?
Yes, Gardens of Somerset allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for Gardens of Somerset?
The team at Gardens of Somerset can be reached at info@gardensofsomerset.com.
06 How many beds does Gardens of Somerset have?
Gardens of Somerset has 130 beds.
07 Are there photos of Gardens of Somerset?
Yes — there are 90 photos of Gardens of Somerset in the photo gallery on this page.