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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
5 star
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4 star
17%
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17%
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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It is a very friendly staff. They seem to really care about the residents.My mom is not crazy about the food. She feels it may be prepared off sight and brought in. One reason my mom chose Azalea Estates is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Azalea Estates of New Iberia provide a modern, beautiful place to call home set on acres of well cared for landscapes in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tucked into a peaceful setting, but within minutes of New Iberia's shopping area, our assisted living community offers a wide range of benefits to...
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Cost of assisted living in Swayze Lake, LA

The average cost of senior living in Swayze Lake is $3,973 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Roads, LA with an average of $3,142 per month.

Assisted living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, vs. nearby cities

Swayze Lake, LA
$3,973/mo
$3,984/mo
$3,771/mo

Assisted living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, vs. state and national averages

Swayze Lake, LA
$3,973/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,973/mo
$3,973/mo

Assisted living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,660/mo
Studio
$4,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,175/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,029/mo

Senior living costs in Swayze Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Swayze Lake, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwayze Lake, LALouisianaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,973/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,973/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,706/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,973/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,973/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Swayze Lake, LA:$3,706/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Swayze Lake, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Swayze Lake and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Swayze Lake, LALA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Swayze Lake, LA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Swayze Lake have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Swayze Lake, LA$4,230/mo$4,210/mo+0.5%
Louisiana$4,178/mo$4,326/mo-3.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Swayze Lake, LA
2024 average cost:$4,230/mo
2023 average cost:$4,210/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,178/mo
2023 average cost:$4,326/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swayze Lake, LA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Swayze Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swayze Lake

Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA

4.9
Oakwood Village was warm and welcoming to my mom. The staff were upbeat and helpful during the transition. This includes the aides, nurses, and housekeeping staff. The residents are happy and very friendly. The overall atmosphere is great. Mom loves the food and the staff are very accommodating ...
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Southside Gardens in Baton Rouge, LA

4.6
Mom has settled in well at Southside Gardens and is making new friends. She enjoys the patio home type atmosphere and the smaller number of residents on site.

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

Swayze Lake review score based on 121 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 30 Swayze Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swayze Lake review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Swayze Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Swayze Lake, LA30 facilities
8.3
Melville, LA38 facilities
8.5
Palmetto, LA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Swayze Lake assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 121 reviews of 30 Swayze Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swayze Lake resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Swayze Lake, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Swayze Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swayze Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swayze Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Swayze Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Swayze Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swayze Lake assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Swayze Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swayze Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Swayze Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Swayze Lake assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Swayze Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swayze Lake assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Swayze Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swayze Lake, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swayze Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Swayze Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Louisiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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