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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bayou Gauche, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bayou Gauche nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bayou Gauche, LA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Bayou Gauche or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bayou Gauche.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dixon, Carrollton and St. Bernard Area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bayou Gauche, LA

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Photo of Inspired Living at Kenner
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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I like Inspired Living. The Executive Director [name removed] is very responsive. The head nurse, [name removed] is very helpful unavailable. [name removed] with facilities where many hats and is been super...
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.
Located in Kenner, Louisiana, Inspired Living at Kenner is an innovative community that offers a choice of senior living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we can help design a rewarding lifestyle...
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Photo of Laketown Village
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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93 reviews
9.1
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93 reviews
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I give Laketown Village 5 stars. The apartment had been completely updated and was bright and clean. The staff was very attentive. I would absolutely recommend them to others. Most families are in uncharted...
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.
Laketown Village is located in Kenner, Louisiana near the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. We offer assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Jefferson Parish region. Our community is ideally located near shopping areas, golf courses and beautiful natural areas.Our in-house...
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Photo of Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
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We like the freedom and the ability to socialize with people her own age it gives my mother-in-law. She has choices of food for breakfast and lunch. She gets her hair cut and styled and her nails manicured...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Jefferson across from Haydel's Bakery and down the street from Ochsner Main Campus, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living has been providing quality retirement living since 2001. Whether your lifestyle is active and independent or requires the assistance of a...
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Photo of SummerHouse Ashton Manor
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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The facility is very nice -they have a wonderful courtyard where residents can go sit. It is very clean as well. She has a room that is like her own little apartment and we love it. My mother is 102 and a...
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.
As the only assisted living and memory care community in Luling, LA, Ashton Manor provides its residents with a relaxed, comfortable, safe and secure lifestyle. The community features three neighborhoods based on ability: two neighborhoods for assisted living and one neighborhood for memory care....
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Photo of Lafreniere Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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66 reviews
7.8
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66 reviews
5 star
34%
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3 star
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This is a warm compassionate AL with some activities like afternoon socials and weekly church services. Additionally, they have a memory care unit inside the AL and will accommodate reasonable dietary...
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 Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
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Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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.
Photo of Chateau Living Center
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My mother was in the rehab unit for several weeks. I was impressed with the care, kindness, and positive attitude of the PT, OT, Nurses, Aids, Social workers and Administrator. Oh, and lunches and dinners...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Chateau Living Center of Kenner is dedicated to providing high quality care with integrity, compassion, professionalism, and teamwork. We strive to bring dignity and joy to the lives of our patients by nourishing their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. At Chateau Living Center, our...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of South Lafourche Nursing & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
South Lafourche Nursing & Rehab emphasizes compassionate, quality care for our guests. Our rehabilitative services are designed to restore each individual's health to help them achieve their individual goals. Our therapists are trained to evaluate the needs of the individual and treat the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Elmwood Medical Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of St. Michael's Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Place Du Bourg
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.
Photo of Jefferson Health Care Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Bayou Gauche, LA

The average cost of senior living in Bayou Gauche is $4,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harahan, LA with an average of $4,443 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bayou Gauche, LA, vs. state and national averages

Bayou Gauche, LA
$4,443/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bayou Gauche, LA, vs. other senior living options

$5,731/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,443/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bayou Gauche, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,319/mo
Private
$4,702/mo

Senior living costs in Bayou Gauche vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bayou Gauche, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBayou Gauche, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,443/mo$4,829/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,912/mo$4,429/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,731/mo$5,623/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,549/mo$2,778/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Bayou Gauche, LA:$4,443/mo
Louisiana:$4,829/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Bayou Gauche, LA:$4,912/mo
Louisiana:$4,429/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bayou Gauche, LA:$5,731/mo
Louisiana:$5,623/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bayou Gauche, LA:$2,549/mo
Louisiana:$2,778/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bayou Gauche, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bayou Gauche 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.

Bayou Gauche, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bayou Gauche, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bayou Gauche 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 average 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
Bayou Gauche, LA$5,262/mo$4,788/mo+9.9%
Louisiana$5,241/mo$4,947/mo+5.9%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Bayou Gauche, LA
2024 average cost:$5,262/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$5,241/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 nursing homes in Bayou Gauche

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bayou Gauche

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.

Maison Orleans Healthcare of New Orleans

5.0
My loved one says they treat her fine. She likes the nursing and they treat her well. She is comfortable. They keep me informed and updated. It smells like urine in certain parts of the facility, but it is clean.

SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA

4.5
The location of this facility is great and the staff is great. Apartment sizes are very nice and maintenance folks have been responsive when needed. The staff are all super nice, across the board. The only issues we've had were related to some inconsistent housekeeping while they had some ...
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Bayou Gauche nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Bayou Gauche nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bayou Gauche that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
0.1%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.5%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
13.1%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
6.8%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
6.5%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
6.6%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
1.6%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
4.9%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bayou Gauche nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bayou Gauche Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
1.6%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
1.6%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bayou Gauche nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bayou Gauche partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
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Availability of select dining options in Bayou Gauche nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bayou Gauche communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bayou Gauche nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bayou Gauche offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bayou Gauche, LANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.1%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.4%
3.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspired Living at Kenner, Laketown Village and Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bayou Gauche, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Bayou Gauche, Louisiana. See the full list.
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