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Best Assisted Living in Louisiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 136 assisted living communities in Louisiana using Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in LA
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Jun 2026
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136 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,408The average monthly cost across facilities in Louisiana. 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: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Louisiana. 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: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Louisiana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

Sunrise at Siegen
AL
MC
Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 113
Rank #167 / 262
Yes
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 37
Rank #76 / 368
Studio / Suite / 1 BedRuth HortonAdministrator
18
Facility 18
LA AVG 26
Rank #62 / 91
A+
Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge
AL
MC
RC
Baton Rouge (Lirocchi)
78
Facility 78
LA AVG 113
Rank #202 / 262
Yes
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 37
Rank #264 / 368
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedSOPHIA TALLEY
10
Facility 10
LA AVG 26
Rank #74 / 91
A+
The Claiborne at Baton Rouge
AL
IL
MC
Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)
104
Facility 104
LA AVG 113
Rank #155 / 262
No
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 37
Rank #264 / 368
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedKeith Dennis
8
Facility 8
LA AVG 26
Rank #79 / 91
A+
Brookdale Lake Charles
AL
MC
Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 113
Rank #167 / 262
Yes
51
Facility 51
LA AVG 37
Rank #91 / 368
SuiteTONYA LANGLINAIS
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 26
Rank #4 / 91
A+
Sunrise of Baton Rouge
AL
HC
MC
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
71
Facility 71
LA AVG 113
Rank #211 / 262
Yes
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 37
Rank #123 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / SuiteMichelle Scott
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 26
Rank #59 / 91
A+
The Phoenix at Hammond
AL
MC
RC
Hammond
120
Facility 120
LA AVG 113
Rank #114 / 262
No
20
Facility 20
LA AVG 37
Rank #278 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNichole Chauvin
5
Facility 5
LA AVG 26
Rank #85 / 91
A+
Brookdale Mandeville
AL
MC
Mandeville
107
Facility 107
LA AVG 113
Rank #151 / 262
Yes
49
Facility 49
LA AVG 37
Rank #105 / 368
Private Room / Studio / 1 BedBrittany Tyler, Executive Director
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 26
Rank #4 / 91
A+
The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
AL
MC
Central
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 113
Rank #167 / 262
No
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 37
Rank #216 / 368
Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedJill Greig
5
Facility 5
LA AVG 26
Rank #85 / 91
A+
Villa Maria Retirement Center
AL
Lake Charles
118
Facility 118
LA AVG 113
Rank #129 / 262
Yes
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 37
Rank #163 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRebecca See
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 26
Rank #31 / 91
A+
Brookdale Lafayette
AL
MC
Lafayette
96
Facility 96
LA AVG 113
Rank #179 / 262
No
62
Facility 62
LA AVG 37
Rank #58 / 368
StudioSARAH FORSTHOFF
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 26
Rank #15 / 91
A+
Stonebridge Place
AL
MC
Sulphur (South Huntington Street)
93
Facility 93
LA AVG 113
Rank #184 / 262
No
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 37
Rank #42 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBELINDA HARGRAVES
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 26
Rank #28 / 91
A+
The Blake at Lafayette
AL
MC
RC
Lafayette
113
Facility 113
LA AVG 113
Rank #133 / 262
Yes
44
Facility 44
LA AVG 37
Rank #137 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMichelle Shank
9
Facility 9
LA AVG 26
Rank #75 / 91
A+
Azalea Estates of Monroe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monroe (Lamkin)
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #229 / 262
Yes
27
Facility 27
LA AVG 37
Rank #240 / 368
Studio / 1 BedBrooke Taylor
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 26
Rank #8 / 91
A+
Francois Bend Senior Living
AL
MC
Gonzales (Ascension Parish)
128
Facility 128
LA AVG 113
Rank #95 / 262
Yes
43
Facility 43
LA AVG 37
Rank #143 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedTina C. Rogers
9
Facility 9
LA AVG 26
Rank #75 / 91
A+
Azalea Estates of Gonzales
AL
IL
Gonzales
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #229 / 262
Yes
13
Facility 13
LA AVG 37
Rank #306 / 368
Studio / 1 BedLisa L'huillier
29
Facility 29
LA AVG 26
Rank #37 / 91
A+
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Cherry Ridge

5980 Cherry Ridge Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220
Overview of Cherry Ridge

Delta Healthcare manages Cherry Ridge, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Bastrop, Louisiana. The facility coordinates care expenses through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options. The immediate area relies heavily on vehicles for transportation, meaning families and visitors will need a car to reach the campus and run errands.

The property currently runs at 68 percent occupancy, with residents staying an average of 226 days. This operational setup demonstrates that the 24-hour staff divides their time between continuous long-term care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To monitor daily medical needs, the floor crew logs an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, running a clinical program that covers transitional rehabilitation, temporary respite stays, and podiatry services.

When it comes to daily routines, the kitchen serves three daily meals alongside a complimentary continental breakfast. The physical layout includes professional landscaping, a walking path, a bocce court, a card and craft room, a library, and a lounge featuring a fireplace. A wellness coach oversees the on-site fitness programs, while pastoral care teams handle regular church services.

Families can review the specialized physical therapy programs, memory support structures, and shared residential common spaces. The internal schedule balances these clinical offerings with three daily meals, pastoral care services, group fitness activities, and an on-site hair salon.

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Overview of Claiborne Healthcare Center

Julie Fox-Cash owns Claiborne Healthcare Center, an 81-bed nursing home on Claiborne Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana. Billing operations run through standard pathways like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The building runs at an 80 percent occupancy rate, and with a neighborhood Walk Score of 43, family members and visitors will mostly need a car to reach the facility.

Stays at the home average about 130 days, showing that the daily workflow splits time between temporary rehabilitation and permanent skilled nursing care. To look after everyday health needs, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 4 hours and 11 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Out of that time, nurse aides give 3 hours and 1 minute of direct, hands-on assistance.

Medical services focus on clinical needs, offering on-site rehabilitation therapy alongside specialty tracks like addiction recovery and home health services. The layout features basic common rooms, resident dining halls, and visiting spaces where the staff manages all personal care and daily building maintenance.

Interested families can evaluate how the facility coordinates daily clinical resources like intravenous therapy, specialized rehabilitation services, and continuous nursing care. The community pairs these medical tracks with standard services, including dietary options, scheduled recreational activities, home-style dining, and community home health connections.

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Overview of Camelot Leisure Living

Paramount Healthcare Consultants LLC operates Camelot Leisure Living, a 91-bed facility located on Highway 84 West in Ferriday, Louisiana. The property handles care expenses through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding area is rural and carries a Walk Score of 2, meaning family members and visitors will need a car to reach the building or complete errands.

The property runs at a 70 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 496 days. This operational timeline shows that the staff splits their schedule between short-term post-hospital therapy and extended long-term residential care.

To monitor everyday health needs, the 24-hour floor crew logs an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, running a clinical program that includes physical rehabilitation and regular regulatory reviews by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Interested individuals can evaluate the physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. The internal routine balances these clinical offerings with personalized therapy sessions, group social activities, and continuous nursing oversight. Room layouts are structured around open visiting areas and easy medical access, backed by routine building cleaning and facility-managed laundry services.

Contact Camelot Leisure Living

Overview of Bayou Vista Community Care Center

Bayou Vista Community Care Center is an exceptional, locally owned and operated community in Bunkie, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. Social services are also provided to help residents find and optimize available resources.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s beautifully furnished accommodations and dedicated care ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

Contact Bayou Vista Community Care Center

Overview of Presbyterian Village of Homer

Make every moment of your best years count at Presbyterian Village of Homer, a distinguished community in Homer, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With comprehensive care options, residents receive top-notch care for their unique needs and preferences around the clock. To ease financial burdens, Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to nehance residents’ living experiences. The community’s top-notch care and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Cornerstone Village South

Cornerstone Village South is a compassionate hub of care in Lafayette, Louisiana. Rooted in Lafayette County, this community specializes in a diverse range of therapies and care services, all designed to empower residents to reclaim their independence. Cornerstone Village South’s overarching mission is centered on delivering unparalleled quality of care and services to its community members. 
Within the confines of Cornerstone Village South, a team of skilled nurses, therapists, and licensed care professionals work in tandem to guide each individual through their personalized journey of therapy. Whether recuperating post-hospitalization or seeking ongoing medical support, the dedicated professionals at Cornerstone Village South are steadfast in their commitment to aiding senior residents in this transition. Their commitment to excellence and leadership is exemplified through a culture that prioritizes continuous improvement, respect, and unwavering dedication to residents, employees, and the broader neighborhoods they serve. 

Contact Cornerstone Village South

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 Louisiana

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 136 assisted living facilities in Louisiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Louisiana?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Louisiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Louisiana?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.