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10 Best Nursing Homes in Benton, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Benton 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 Benton, 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 Benton or another care type is right for you. Browse 72 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Benton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown, Werner Park and Cedar Grove.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Benton, LA

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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: Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Benton, LA

The average cost of senior living in Benton is $3,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shongaloo, LA with an average of $2,891 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Benton, LA, vs. nearby cities

Benton, LA
$3,234/mo
$3,698/mo
$3,416/mo

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

Benton, LA
$3,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,248/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,234/mo

Nursing homes costs in Benton, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,710/mo

Senior living costs in Benton 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: Benton, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,234/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,248/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,248/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,881/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Benton, LA:$3,234/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Benton, LA:$3,248/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benton, LA:$3,248/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benton, LA:$2,881/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Benton, LA, over time

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

Benton, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Benton, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Benton 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
Benton, LA$4,926/mo$4,184/mo+17.7%
Louisiana$4,580/mo$4,474/mo+2.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Benton, LA
2024 average cost:$4,926/mo
2023 average cost:$4,184/mo
Percent change:+17.7%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,580/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Benton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Benton

Briarcliff Health Ctr in Carthage, TX

5.0
Great staff! They have taken excellent care of my family member.

Savannah Court of Minden

5.0
They were great. They make every effort to meet the needs that your loved one might have. When you discuss any issues or additional things you need they do anything within their power to accommodate you. I would recommend them to others looking. The director here is also excellent.

Brookdale Bossier City

5.0
5 for all. Very friendly, staff is wonderful, the residents are very comfortable and sociable, they seem to enjoy the activities. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

Benton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton, 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 Benton 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 Benton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benton, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
53.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benton 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 Benton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benton, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benton 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 Benton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton 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 Benton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton 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 Benton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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