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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Gardens Assisted Living | AL NH SNF | Lake Charles | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#226 / 259 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
LA AVG
37
Rank
#302 / 368 | - | - | 26
Facility
26
LA AVG
26
Rank
#46 / 92 | A+ |
| Williamsburg Senior Living Community | AL IL | Baton Rouge (Mid City South) | 163
Facility
163
LA AVG
113
Rank
#29 / 259 | No |
72
Facility
72
LA AVG
37
Rank
#23 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Cheri Strickland | 39
Facility
39
LA AVG
26
Rank
#21 / 92 | A+ |
| Christwood | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Covington (St. Tammany Parish) | 30
Facility
30
LA AVG
113
Rank
#249 / 259 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
LA AVG
37
Rank
#225 / 368 | - | - | 34
Facility
34
LA AVG
26
Rank
#29 / 92 | A+ |
| The Lodge at Lane | AL MC NH SNF | Zachary | 39
Facility
39
LA AVG
113
Rank
#245 / 259 | No |
33
Facility
33
LA AVG
37
Rank
#205 / 368 | - | - | 4
Facility
4
LA AVG
26
Rank
#90 / 92 | A+ |
| Brookdale Lake Charles | AL MC | Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes) | 100
Facility
100
LA AVG
113
Rank
#166 / 259 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
LA AVG
37
Rank
#91 / 368 | Suite | TONYA LANGLINAIS | 48
Facility
48
LA AVG
26
Rank
#4 / 92 | A+ |
| Brookdale Mandeville | AL MC | Mandeville | 107
Facility
107
LA AVG
113
Rank
#150 / 259 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
LA AVG
37
Rank
#105 / 368 | Private Room / Studio / 1 Bed | Brittany Tyler, Executive Director | 48
Facility
48
LA AVG
26
Rank
#4 / 92 | A+ |
| The Carrollton New Orleans | AL IL MC RC | New Orleans (East Carrollton) | - | No |
88
Facility
88
LA AVG
37
Rank
#5 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | A |
| Laurel Senior Living | AL NH SNF | New Orleans (Touro) | - | Yes |
94
Facility
94
LA AVG
37
Rank
#2 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | A |
| Brookdale Lafayette | AL MC | Lafayette | 96
Facility
96
LA AVG
113
Rank
#178 / 259 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
LA AVG
37
Rank
#58 / 368 | Studio | SARAH FORSTHOFF | 41
Facility
41
LA AVG
26
Rank
#16 / 92 | A+ |
| The Oaks of Louisiana | AL NH IL | Shreveport (Lucas) | 160
Facility
160
LA AVG
113
Rank
#31 / 259 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
LA AVG
37
Rank
#299 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 19
Facility
19
LA AVG
26
Rank
#60 / 92 | A+ |
| St. James Place | AL IL MC NH SNF | Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins) | - | Yes |
66
Facility
66
LA AVG
37
Rank
#48 / 368 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | - | 43
Facility
43
LA AVG
26
Rank
#13 / 92 | A+ |
| Stonebridge Place | AL MC | Sulphur (South Huntington Street) | 93
Facility
93
LA AVG
113
Rank
#182 / 259 | No |
67
Facility
67
LA AVG
37
Rank
#42 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | BELINDA HARGRAVES | 34
Facility
34
LA AVG
26
Rank
#29 / 92 | A+ |
| Villa Maria Retirement Center | AL | Lake Charles | 118
Facility
118
LA AVG
113
Rank
#128 / 259 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
LA AVG
37
Rank
#163 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Rebecca See | 31
Facility
31
LA AVG
26
Rank
#32 / 92 | A+ |
| Southside Gardens | AL IL RC | Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins) | - | Yes |
67
Facility
67
LA AVG
37
Rank
#42 / 368 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 37
Facility
37
LA AVG
26
Rank
#24 / 92 | A+ |
| SummerHouse Vista Shores | AL MC | New Orleans (Filmore) | 162
Facility
162
LA AVG
113
Rank
#30 / 259 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
LA AVG
37
Rank
#216 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Kyle Avance , Administrator | - | A+ |
Savannah Grand – The Cottage is a residential assisted living community on Brandon Boulevard in Bossier City, Louisiana. It accommodates 60 residents in studio and one-bedroom apartments. As an assisted living setting, it’s tailored to bolster older adults needing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management while preserving independence where possible. That model typically pairs personal care support with a smaller, quieter residential feel, which many families find more personal than larger communities.
The home sits in an average walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 42, so some errands can be done on foot, though most trips need a car. This setting fits families who value a calmer residential area and easy local access. The community welcomes pets, which can be especially beneficial for residents wanting to keep beloved companions when aging.
For families contemplating this community, an on-site visit will help you know the array of care services, daily routine and activities, dining options, staffing availability, and expected costs. Talking directly with the team will give you a clear sense of how well the home meets your loved one’s specific needs and preferences.
Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care services, SummerHouse Park Provence is a 94-bed residential community in Slidell, Louisiana. The two-story facility sits at 1925 Possum Hollow Road in a quieter residential area with a Walk Score of 30. This means some errands are walkable, but transportation is needed for most trips.
SummerHouse Park Provence provides one- and two-bedroom housing options, giving occupants and families flexibility in selecting an appropriate home setting. As an assisted living community, SummerHouse Park Provence is designed to bolster older adults needing help with daily living activities: bathing, dressing, and medication management, while fostering independence wherever possible. The Slidell location offers easy access to medical services, shopping, and dining in the surrounding area, making it a pragmatic choice for families in the region. The community’s smaller scale versus larger senior living communities can attract those wanting a more intimate, residential environment.
For families wanting to learn more about life at SummerHouse Park Provence, an on-site tour is the best way to see it firsthand, meet staff, and evaluate if the setting matches your family’s needs and wants.
Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge on Jones Creek Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a 78-bed residential home operating for a decade. It offers housing in suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations to suit different preferences and needs.
The car-dependent has a Walk Score of 22, meaning most errands and visits demand a quick drive. This setting is typical of many assisted living communities in the greater Baton Rouge area, where surrounding neighborhoods are more residential than walkable.
Families interested in learning more about daily care, activities, dining, staffing, services, and pricing should tour the Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge and speak directly with the team.
The Haven at Windermere combines three levels of senior care: nursing home, assisted living, and independent living, in one place at 8225 YMCA Plaza Drive in Baton Rouge. The three-story community houses residents in private rooms and serves the Oak Hills Place neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 47. This means some nearby services are reachable on foot, but most daily trips need transportation. The facility addresses this with on-site transportation services.
Leadership here includes executive director Denise Ortego. Staffing figures show 5.43 registered nurse hours per resident day and 25.7 total nursing hours per resident daily. As part of its lifestyle programming, the home welcomes pets and offers fitness and recreation. The neighborhood’s proximity to Ochsner Medical Complex—The Grove, just 0.93 miles away, supplies convenient access to hospital-level care nearby.
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.
On Broadway Street in New Orleans’s Black Pearl neighborhood, Lambeth House Retirement Community occupies a 12-story building with a view of the Mississippi River. It’s a life plan community, meaning it carries independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care under one roof, designed for residents who expect to age in place across multiple levels of care.
Admission requires being in good health at the time of move-in, and the minimum age is 62. Cayla Scott Kennedy is the administrator.
Apartments run from one to three bedrooms across 683 to 1,350 square feet. Housekeeping, linen service, and utilities come included. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock alongside rehabilitation and home care services, with an emergency call-and-response system and secured perimeter. The community holds a LeadingAge membership.
Dining spans a restaurant, bistro, and private dining room, with a flexible plan that lets residents choose between lunch and dinner. The programming calendar runs cultural, educational, and wellness offerings: concerts, lectures, and organized outings to local spots. Named programs include the Leadership program and The Lambeth Literary Journal. Religious services and volunteer programs round out the community calendar.
Walk Score 50 puts the Black Pearl location in moderately walkable territory. Lambeth House is state-licensed, not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply here; it operates on private terms under Louisiana’s regulatory framework for continuing care communities.
Lambeth House is a campus-style life plan community with a defined entry profile, broad on-site care infrastructure, and a program mix that signals a resident population oriented toward cultural engagement and long-term community investment.
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.
Garden View Assisted Living sits at 601 Verot School Rd in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering both assisted living and memory care under one roof. It’s about 3.6 miles from downtown, in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 42. That means a few errands are walkable, but most residents and visiting family will want a car for regular trips around town.
The building is single-story, which tends to make a real difference for residents managing mobility issues or memory-related conditions: no stairs or elevators to navigate, just a straightforward, everyday layout. Rooms come as private or semi-private. Garden View has been operating in Lafayette for 23 years, a long enough stretch to suggest real staying power in a competitive local market.
Day-to-day life here includes fitness and recreation activities, plus transportation services for residents who need help getting to appointments or errands off-site. Pets are welcome too. For a lot of families, not having to rehome a longtime companion animal makes the transition into assisted living considerably less painful.
Combining assisted living and memory care in a single-story community gives families some flexibility if a resident’s needs shift over time, without requiring a move to a different facility.
Serenity Senior Residences is an assisted living community that proudly gives off a motivating atmosphere that is boosted by the elevated state of living they promote and practice. The assisted living home lives up to the highest level of assisted living by providing resort-like hospitality that adds to the charm of the senior living community. Serenity Senior Residences is a modest senior living community that ensures the preservation of a dignified and respected level of service.
The lifestyle at Serenity Senior is simple yet offers a high standard of professional service. Assisted living residents’ services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures you reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include medication management and assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc), and extra help with the housekeeping and meals provided.
Our House for Respite is a vibrant senior living community that offers personalized care and support services around the clock. Whether your loved one needs assistance with daily living tasks or requires specialized care for memory impairment or physical disabilities, the compassionate team at Our House for Respite is here to help.
At Our House for Respite, residents enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like family. From home-cooked meals prepared with love to the beautifully landscaped two-acre grounds, every detail is designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. And with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence for every resident, families can rest assured that their loved one is in good hands.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 117 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.













