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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sparks, LA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Sparks, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Williamsburg Senior Living Community
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All of the staff are absolutely amazing. My mom loves it there. I would definitely recommend this community to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Williamsburg Senior Living Community offers the finest in retirement living. Williamsburg began serving the senior population in 1987. We offer spacious independent and assisted living apartments.Our services are delivered by warm, dedicated personnel who care about and for the residents.We...
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Claiborne at Baton Rouge. The nurses were caring individuals. The food was adequate, the place was clean. Everything about the physical facility was pleasant...
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.
Senior Living at The Claiborne at Baton Rouge!Newly renovated in 2022, The Claiborne at Baton Rouge offers active, upscale living for seniors of all ages and abilities. Our senior living community is a place where class and compassion meet southern hospitality to provide residents and their loved...
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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.
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 Southside Gardens Independent and Assisted Living Community. We're delighted that you are visiting our site to learn more about our services.For the past 30 years, we have provided high quality and affordable senior living housing and care. We're family owned business and we listen to...
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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
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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: 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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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.
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.
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sparks, LA

The average cost of senior living in Sparks is $2,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Roads, LA with an average of $2,714 per month.

Independent living costs in Sparks, LA, vs. nearby cities

Sparks, LA
$2,979/mo
$3,705/mo

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

Sparks, LA
$2,979/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sparks, LA, vs. other senior living options

$3,220/mo
Independent Living
$2,979/mo

Independent living costs in Sparks, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,118/mo

Senior living costs in Sparks 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: Sparks, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSparks, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$2,979/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,220/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,220/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sparks, LA:$2,979/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sparks, LA:$3,220/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sparks, LA:$3,220/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sparks, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sparks 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 Sparks, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sparks 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
Sparks, LA$3,150/mo$2,884/mo+9.2%
Louisiana$1,687/mo$1,804/mo-6.5%
National$2,798/mo$2,778/mo+0.7%
Sparks, LA
2024 average cost:$3,150/mo
2023 average cost:$2,884/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,687/mo
2023 average cost:$1,804/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,778/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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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 Sparks

Recent reviews for independent living in Sparks

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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St. James Place in Baton Rouge, LA

4.0
It was a nice place. My loved one lived here for seven or eight years. We decided to move her closer to family. It was clean and the staff was friendly. There were no major concerns.

The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

4.9
The staff were very friendly, the rooms are ample, and all utilities are provided. We don't have any complaints. The communication is good with the staff. It has been difficult during the pandemic to socialize with the residents. However, we are starting to get out an about more. They have ...
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Sparks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sparks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sparks, 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 Sparks 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 Sparks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sparks, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sparks 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 Sparks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sparks, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sparks 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 Sparks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sparks, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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Williamsburg Senior Living Community, The Claiborne at Baton Rouge and Southside Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sparks, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Sparks, Louisiana. See the full list.
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