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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 58 independent living facilities in Smoke Bend, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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The staff is so kind and helpful. My grandmother looks to most as part of her family now. The facility has many activities and everyone seems to enjoy them. It's really a great place for most!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Garden View at New Iberia contains luxury studio, 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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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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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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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.
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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
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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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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.
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: 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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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.
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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: 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
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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.
Photo of Maison Jardin SLC, LLC
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.
Welcome to Maison Jardin...Where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love.  The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Maison Jardin Senior Living, our month to month rent, without buy-in fees or long-term...
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
Hahnville Apartments is located in Hahnville, LA. This property is catered toward retiring seniors. This community is a great fit for seniors to live amongst their generation and socialize. Hahnville Apartments offers some of the best amenities and the price range is very reasonable. ...
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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
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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.
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Smoke Bend, LA

The average cost of senior living in Smoke Bend is $3,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.

Independent living costs in Smoke Bend, LA, vs. nearby cities

Smoke Bend, LA
$3,591/mo

Independent living costs in Smoke Bend, LA, vs. state and national averages

Smoke Bend, LA
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Smoke Bend, LA, vs. other senior living options

$3,929/mo
Independent Living
$3,591/mo

Independent living costs in Smoke Bend, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
$4,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,683/mo

Senior living costs in Smoke Bend 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: Smoke Bend, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmoke Bend, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,591/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,986/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,929/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,591/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,986/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,929/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Smoke Bend, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smoke Bend 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Smoke Bend, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smoke Bend 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
Smoke Bend, LA$3,150/mo$2,629/mo+19.8%
Louisiana$1,935/mo$1,714/mo+12.9%
National$2,857/mo$2,798/mo+2.1%
Smoke Bend, LA
2024 average cost:$3,150/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,935/mo
2023 average cost:$1,714/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Smoke Bend

Recent reviews for independent living in Smoke Bend

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.7
Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel good knowing that during difficult times our loved one is receiving quality care. That means ...
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Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

Smoke Bend independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smoke Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smoke Bend, 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 Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sunrise at Siegen, Holiday Whealdon Estates and Sunrise of Baton Rouge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smoke Bend, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 58 independent living facilities near Smoke Bend, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Smoke Bend, Louisiana is Sunrise at Siegen. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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