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The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Charles, LA
Beautifully set dining room ready for a meal Large outdoor logo feature at The Verandah Bright interior of a private resident room with a bed Cozy common area with seating and bookshelves

The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Charles, LA
5847 Gray Market Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605 View map
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A member of the Sunshine Retirement Community, The Verandah has a solid reputation for offering assisted living and memory care services in Lake Charles. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by providing tailored care to each unique individual. The Verandah approaches senior living in a modern way that embraces and enriches its residents’ overall wellness.

Many of its amenities are centered on attentive support and personal hygiene of its seniors, such as assistance with bathing, grooming, oral care, medication management, housekeeping, and help with daily routine. They offer life enrichment programs that focus on assisted living for dementia patients by encouraging various stimulating and engaging activities that residents can choose from.

Facility Direct Line (337) 478-9150
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$3,200/Month

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living (2025)U.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Onsite Third-Party Physician Practice

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Psychological Services

Additional Services

4 services
Massage Therapy and Esthetician Services
MaintenanceListed as: On-call maintenance
Concierge
TransportationListed as: Door-to-door transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Library
Game Room
Walking Paths
Bistro
Chapel
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi
Garden
Tv Lounge
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Water Aerobics
Social and Group Outings
Ice Cream Socials, Cookouts, and Mixers
Live Music and Entertainment
Movie Nights and Matinees
Walking Club
Educational Seminars
Bingo
Wii FitnessAn interactive Nintendo exercise program using games and movement activities to build balance, coordination, strength, and fitness—often a fun way for older adults to stay active.
Book Club
Birthday Celebrations
Beanbag Baseball
Cooking Demonstrations
Exercise Classes
  • Outings to museums, cultural events, churches, and local libraries

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious Groups
Religious Services
Meditation Sessions and Prayer Groups

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Cottage / Villa

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Address 6.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Charles's city center to The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lake Charles

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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Brookdale Lake Charles
AL
MC
Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 79
Rank #23 / 78
Yes
51
Facility 51
LA AVG 42
Rank #32 / 109
SuiteTONYA LANGLINAIS
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 24
Rank #2 / 44
A+
Stonebridge Place
AL
MC
Sulphur
93
Facility 93
LA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 78
No
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 42
Rank #18 / 109
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBELINDA HARGRAVES
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 24
Rank #11 / 44
A+
Villa Maria Retirement Center
AL
Lake Charles
118
Facility 118
LA AVG 79
Rank #14 / 78
Yes
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 42
Rank #58 / 109
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRebecca See
32
Facility 32
LA AVG 24
Rank #13 / 44
A+
The Gardens Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Lake Charles
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 79
Rank #52 / 78
Yes
14
Facility 14
LA AVG 42
Rank #92 / 109
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26
Facility 26
LA AVG 24
Rank #19 / 44
A+
The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lake Charles-Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---

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

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Louisiana

The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care is in Lake Charles, 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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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.
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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 The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Are pets allowed at The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes, The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
02 How much does The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care cost per month?
Pricing at The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care starts at $3,200 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
03 Are there photos of The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care provide?
The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
05 What is the address of The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care?
The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 5847 Gray Market Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
06 What is the phone number of The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care?
(337) 478-9150 will put you in contact with the team at The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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