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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 40 independent living facilities in Willis, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
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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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: 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Willis, LA

The average cost of senior living in Willis is $3,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bogalusa, LA with an average of $2,682 per month.

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

Willis, LA
$3,821/mo
$3,677/mo

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

Willis, LA
$3,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,255/mo
Independent Living
$3,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,317/mo
Studio
$4,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,184/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,117/mo

Senior living costs in Willis 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: Willis, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillis, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,821/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,148/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,255/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willis, LA:$3,821/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willis, LA:$4,148/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Willis, LA:$4,255/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Willis, LA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Willis 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
Willis, LA$3,337/mo$3,394/mo-1.7%
Louisiana$2,063/mo$1,765/mo+16.9%
National$2,887/mo$2,825/mo+2.2%
Willis, LA
2024 average cost:$3,337/mo
2023 average cost:$3,394/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$2,063/mo
2023 average cost:$1,765/mo
Percent change:+16.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,887/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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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 Willis

Recent reviews for independent living in Willis

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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Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

The Trace Senior Community in Covington, LA

5.0
During the few months our loved one has been there, the feedback we have heard about the meals is that they are great. The activities are back to normal the residents are able to go on outings again. The staff members would be higher than 5 stars they are so friendly. We were just amazed in the ...
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Willis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willis, 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 Willis 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 Willis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willis, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willis 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 Willis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willis, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willis 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 Willis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willis, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
47%
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