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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Those who enjoy living near historic New Orleans, LA will enjoy Tivoli Place Apartments. With easy access to downtown dining and the events offered by this renown city, Tivoli Place features one or two bedroom Senior apartments for those 55 and older who want to be where the action is. Surrounded...
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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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 Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Bayou Blue, LA

The average cost of senior living in Bayou Blue is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,424 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Blue, LA vs. nearby cities

Bayou Blue, LA
$3,691/mo
$3,622/mo
$3,556/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Blue, LA vs. the state and national average

Bayou Blue, LA
$3,691/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Blue vs. other types of senior living

$4,195/mo
Independent Living
$3,691/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bayou Blue, LA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,934/mo
Studio
$4,448/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,470/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bayou Blue over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bayou Blue

Recent reviews for independent living in Bayou Blue

SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA

5.0
The head nurse, [name removed], is amazing. She is also in charge of the care staff. Everyone was so professional and thorough in their care of [name removed]. When sheets or clothes needed changing, it was done immediately. When he went into hospice and died, they were supportive to the end. I ...
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The Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA

5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to others.

The Landing At Behrman Place Retirement Community in New Orleans, LA

4.5
This community is a decent place. We didn't have many problems with the community. The communication could have been better; however this might have been effected due to the pandemic. I would recommend this community to others.

Bayou Blue independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bayou Blue independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bayou Blue partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bayou Blue, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bayou Blue independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bayou Blue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bayou Blue, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bayou Blue independent 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 independent living communities in Bayou Blue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bayou Blue, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community, Sunrise of Metairie and Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bayou Blue, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Bayou Blue, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Bayou Blue, Louisiana is Sunrise of Metairie. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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