Page 10 of Best Senior Communities in Louisiana

Overview of Heritage Manor South

Heritage Manor South is a 145-bed nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana, operated by Community Care Center of Shreveport South. Service offerings include skilled nursing, secured memory care for individuals with dementia, hospice care, and short-term rehabilitation. On-site rehabilitation programs take place in a therapy gym, while scheduled medical transportation handles rides to external appointments. Residential options consist of both private and semi-private accommodations.

Nurse staffing at the facility averages 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident daily. Campus amenities feature landscaped gardens, a fishing pier, a salon, organized religious services, and dietitian-approved dining room meals. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Families can contact Heritage Manor South to discuss clinical services, review financial options, or schedule a tour of the grounds.

Overview of Lagniappe Healthcare

Located in Bastrop, Louisiana, Lagniappe Healthcare is a nursing home that offers hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents have access to services, including continuous clinical support, with a doctor on-site and 24-hour staffing. The community can also accommodate those seeking short-term stays and terminally ill residents with respite services and hospice care.

The community opened in 2008 and has 112 beds. Occupancy is at 65.5%, with an average length of stay of 227 days. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 45 minutes of nursing care daily. Additionally, physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation services are available for both inpatient and outpatient care.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and residence costs. Wheelchair accessible vans are also available, giving residents who use wheelchairs an accessible vehicle option for transportation.

Overview of The Oaks Care Center

A beauty salon, a sunroom, and porches give residents at The Oaks Care Center somewhere to be that is not a bedroom. Porches in particular do work that no indoor lounge does, since a visit outside feels less like a visit to a facility.

Palliative care is often confused with hospice, and the two are not the same. Comfort and symptom support can run for a resident with a serious illness who is still in treatment, which is what palliative care covers.

Hospice takes over when treatment stops. Both are available in Pineville.

A nurse is on duty here at three in the afternoon and three in the morning alike. Nursing time holds at 3 hours and 3 minutes per resident each day across 136 beds. Rehabilitation services support the recovery side of the work.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are the payment routes. Medicaid usually becomes the question at the point where a family’s savings stop covering the monthly cost, which arrives sooner than most people plan for. Plantation Management Company operates the center.

Overview of Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Located in Baton Rouge’s Mid City South neighborhood, Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center delivers skilled nursing, memory care, palliative services, and hospice care. Clinical teams maintain 24-hour supervision, while memory care units feature secured perimeter safeguards for residents prone to wandering. Specialized comfort care and end-of-life programs address complex medical challenges.

Plantation Management Company manages this 144-bed property, which currently operates at a 79% occupancy level. Staff track an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day. Living choices consist of private and companion layouts, accompanied by perks like an on-site beauty salon, organized medical transit, and physical therapy options. A walk score of 77 means surrounding stores and services remain easily accessible on foot.

Families weighing long-term placement, memory support, or specialized rehabilitation can contact Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center to tour the facilities

Evangeline Oaks Guest House is a nursing home in Carencro, Louisiana, offering skilled nursing and 24 hour nursing care. Residents can receive ongoing nursing oversight and help with activities of daily living, including routine personal tasks. Short term rehabilitation is also available, making the home a possible fit for someone who needs continuous nursing oversight or a short term rehabilitation stay.

The home has 190 beds and opened in 1981. Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi private rooms involve shared living. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. In house rehabilitation, along with restorative care and training programs, allows residents to work on therapy and care routines at the home. Secure courtyards offer outdoor space within an enclosed setting, while transportation services cover medical appointments and community outings. Resident planned activities include special event outings, and on site physician, nurse practitioner and dental visits give residents access to those appointments at the home. Carencro Nusing Home operates the community.

Overview of St. Joseph of Harahan

St. Joseph of Harahan operates a 206-bed campus in Harahan, Louisiana, offering skilled nursing, nursing home care, palliative care, hospice, and short-term rehabilitation services. Daily hands-on nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 47 minutes per resident. The facility operates at an 85% occupancy rate, bringing a larger resident population and a wider range of daily programming.

Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment. Medicare applies primarily to short-term post-hospital rehabilitation, whereas Medicaid and private funds help cover extended stays.

Prospective residents looking for comprehensive nursing care or transitional rehabilitation can reach out to St. Joseph of Harahan for admission details and schedule a tour to view the facility.

Overview of Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offers skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, memory care, hospice services, and short-term respite stays. Structured memory care caters to residents living with dementia, while respite options afford temporary relief to primary caregivers. Physical rehabilitation facilities operate on-site to support ongoing recovery needs without external transfers.

The facility maintains 123 beds divided across private and semi-private suite options. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident across the campus. Set within the Mid City South area, the property features a 77 walk score, placing nearby retail options and cafes within walking distance. Outdoor spaces include landscaped grounds, walking paths, and a courtyard, while interior amenities offer an arts and crafts room, scheduled activities, and religious services.

Families seeking long-term residential options or rehabilitative care can contact Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to discuss payment arrangements or schedule a site visit. Covered payment methods comprise Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Overview of Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette

Set in the Green Meadows section of Youngsville, Louisiana, Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette is a 101-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care. Six years into operation, it occupies a car-dependent stretch of the area (Walk Score 7), where getting around means driving rather than walking.

Memory care runs through a dedicated unit the community calls Salize, separating residents who need that specialized support from the broader assisted living population. For families who need a short-term bridge and not a permanent move, respite care is available too. Clinical coverage is constant: licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock.

Beyond the care model, residents have a fitness studio, a full-service salon, an art studio, and a home theatre to fill their days. Pets are welcome, for residents who don’t want to leave an animal companion behind. Laurie Deslatte is listed as the community’s leadership contact for families reaching out directly.

Between the dedicated memory care unit and round-the-clock nursing staff, Avanti reads as a fit for families who need both assisted living and memory care options in the same building, and who are prioritizing hands-on clinical presence over a walkable setting.

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.

Azalea Estates of Slidell provides independent and assisted living with pet-friendly policies in Slidell, Louisiana’s Castle Manor neighborhood. Managed by Senior Solutions Management Group, the 60-bed property features private suites along with companion layouts designed for couples or roommates. Independent residents live autonomously while utilizing campus services, and assisted living staff handle hands-on personal support.

Residents have access to an on-site hair salon and barbershop, paved walking paths, gardens, and a daily calendar of on- and off-campus activities. Daily tasks and errands call for vehicle transport, reflected in the location’s 42 walk score. State regulatory summaries show a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, alongside an inspection record clear of state financial penalties.

Families exploring senior residences can get in touch with Azalea Estates of Slidell to discuss care options and plan an in-person visit.

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Starting Price $2,478/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026