Best Assisted Living in Alexandria, LA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Alexandria, LA using LA Dept. of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in LA
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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
Brookdale Alexandria
AL
MC
Alexandria
96
Facility 96
LA AVG 80
Rank #28 / 78
Yes
32
Facility 32
LA AVG 42
Rank #69 / 109
Studio / 1 BedMichaela D Martin
SummerHouse Alexandria
AL
Alexandria
71
Facility 71
LA AVG 80
Rank #43 / 78
Yes
40
Facility 40
LA AVG 42
Rank #59 / 109
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedAllie Llorens, Director of Health and Wellness
Canterbury House of Alexandria
AL
IL
Alexandria
-No
52
Facility 52
LA AVG 42
Rank #30 / 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 3 analyzed for Alexandria. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Brookdale Alexandria

Brookdale Alexandria offers assisted living and memory care in Alexandria, LA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus, so Brookdale Alexandria may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 96 beds, with studio and one-bedroom apartments.

Starting prices are $5,175 per month for assisted living and $6,965 per month for memory care. The higher memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision that this level of care requires. Respite care is also available for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

A Walk Score of 32 places Brookdale Alexandria in a car-dependent area, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Residents can bring pets, use the beauty and barber shop, spend time in the courtyard and garden, or take part in arts and crafts in the dedicated studio.

$5,175/Month Info Pricing updated on February 7th, 2026

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Overview of SummerHouse Alexandria

SummerHouse Alexandria offers assisted living in Alexandria, LA, with help for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents live in their own apartments. The community has 71 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple or companion.

SummerHouse Alexandria may be a good fit for a resident moving alone or a couple moving together because the housing options include private studios and two-bedroom layouts. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for residents who no longer drive independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet at the community.

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Overview of Canterbury House of Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, LA, is Canterbury Alexandria, a locally owned senior living community offering independent and assisted living services and amenities. Committed to providing the best senior living experience, they offer a full range of services that are customizable according to the residents needs. While the community also offers independent living, the residents are still free to communicate their needs for assistance as needed.

Some of the assisted living services also offered for independent living residents in Canterbury Alexandria include medication management; for reminders as well as administration assistance. Others are nutritional and dietary counseling, including health and wellness monitoring, and assistance  with daily living activities and regular programs such as mobility and transfering, or escorting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Alexandria, LA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Alexandria, LA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Alexandria, LA is approximately $3,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Alexandria, LA?

Assisted living in Alexandria, LA typically ranges from $3,300–$5,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Alexandria, LA?

Assisted living facilities in Alexandria, LA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Louisiana Medicaid cover assisted living?

Louisiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Louisiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

Assisted Living in Alexandria at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,840The average monthly cost across facilities in Alexandria, LA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alexandria, LA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alexandria, LA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90