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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gold Dust, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gold Dust area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Gold Dust. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Gold Dust, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Opelousas, Marksville and Washington.
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9.6
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48 reviews
The Brookdale has been a great experience for my parents after leaving their home of 48 years. This was a very tough year for my parents and Brookdale immediately became home to them. Any issues they may...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
A Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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30 reviews
Before making the final decisions, ensure you've done your homework. Check the price, entrance fee, and service fees. Additionally, inquire if they have adequate staff to provide extra assistance if the...
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.
Marigold Place is an award winning assisted living community located in the heart of Alexandria, Louisiana. Alexandria is a thriving metropolitan area with many recreational and cultural activities. Our residents enjoy trips to enjoy the sites including the Alexandria Zoo, the Alexandria Museum...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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7 reviews
The staff is extremely friendly - they check on the in laws multiple times a day. The housekeeping is good - laundry is done once week unless you pay more for it. This has been an issue, it would be nice if...
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.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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8.5
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8 reviews
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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9 reviews
We thought the people at Brookdale Alexandria were wonderful. They loved our father-in-law like family. They all treated our family member like one of their own with dignity and respect that he deserved. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Designed With You In MindDo you want to exchange the burden of household chores for a life that gives you freedom to spend more time doing the things you love? Here at our adult residential and memory care community, you can do just that—and so much more. Surrounded by a kind and gracious care...
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7.7
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4 reviews
I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
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 Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
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I think it's a nice, small town community with people who live in the area. They're very friendly and small town and understanding. I would recommend it. My only criticism would be that originally they...
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.
Trustwell Living at Bailey Place is located on the west side of Bunkie Louisiana, we enjoy the best of quiet southern country living. We pride ourselves on giving our residents personalized attention in a warm comfortable setting.We want our seniors to enjoy their golden years; we take away the...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
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8 reviews
Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.5
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11 reviews
Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations. Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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At the moment my father is not able to participate in activities but they are offered. The community is kept extremely clean and organized. He does seem to enjoy the meals that are being provided for him....
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.
Canterbury House is a locally-owned and family operated assisted living facility. The courteous and professional staff is dedicated to fulfilling the needs and expectations of all our residents and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. * We provide an emergency call system * 3 nutritious...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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My mother-in-law is in good hands & well taken care of. Thank you for all you do
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gold Dust, LA
The average cost of senior living in Gold Dust is $4,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hessmer, LA with an average of $3,202 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Dust, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Dust, LA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Dust vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gold Dust, LA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gold Dust
Recent reviews for independent living in Gold Dust
Trustwell Living at Bailey Place in Bunkie, LA
5.0
This is a nice community with very nice staff who are caring and attentive. We like that they keep this community clean. The variety on the menu is appealing. She likes participating in the activities. We would recommend this community to other families for good care and value.
Canterbury House in Alexandria, LA
4.2
Was very comfortable and at ease during interview. I felt that my mother would be well taken care of and the apartment assigned was s very good "fit". Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
3.8
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.
Gold Dust independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold Dust independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold Dust, 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 Gold Dust 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 Gold Dust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gold Dust, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold Dust 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 Gold Dust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gold Dust, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold Dust 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 Gold Dust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gold Dust, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Lafayette, SummerHouse Alexandria and Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold Dust, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Gold Dust, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gold Dust, Louisiana is Brookdale Lafayette. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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