The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lake Charles, LA
The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lake Charles, LA
Overview of The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles
Part of the Sunshine Retirement Community group, The Verandah Retirement Community is a senior living community in Lake Charles, Louisiana, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care on one campus. The community is located at 5851 Gray Market Drive, about 6.5 miles from downtown Lake Charles. It has been serving residents for 19 years. Tammy Friesen serves as the Executive Director.
The single-story community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences ranging from about 850 to just over 1,600 square feet. The variety of floor plans gives residents flexibility when choosing a home that fits their lifestyle and space needs.
Personal care includes assistance with bathing, grooming, medication management, housekeeping, and other activities of daily living. The memory care program provides a structured program of activities for residents living with dementia to keep them engaged throughout the day. Residents also have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation programs. The pet-friendly environment allows them to move in with a companion animal.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 1, which is car-dependent. Nearly all errands and outings require a vehicle. Families and visitors should plan on driving when visiting The Verandah Retirement Community.
16 years in operation Rank #64 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 92 homes in Louisiana for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #345 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th out of 368 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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ContactTammy Friesen, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 851 / 1,070 / 1,242 - 1,610 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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| The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles | AL IL MC | Lake Charles | - | Yes |
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#345 / 368 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | 16
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles
Is The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles in a walkable area?
The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles?
Yes, The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles?
The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles is located at 5851 Gray Market Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
What is the phone number of The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles?
(504) 229-4574 will put you in contact with the team at The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles.
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