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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blankston, LA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blankston 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 Blankston, 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 Blankston or another care type is right for you. Browse 50 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blankston.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Breard.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Flat Creek, Hebert and Charlieville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Blankston, LA
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9.2
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47 reviews
Wonderful place. The staff in awesome. Everyone there is caring towards the residents. The food is great! Russ Place is an excellent choice for assisted living. My mother is happy there and I have peace of...
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.
Russ Place has been rated by our families and community as the Best of the Best in Senior Care. SeniorAdvisor.com recognizes senior living providers who consistently receive high ratings and positive reviews from their residents, families, and visitors. This EXCLUSIVE designation is awarded to...
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22 Floor plans available
2.0
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37 reviews
The community is very clean and the staff that took us around on the tour were super friendly. From what we have seen of the meals when we visit they do seem great.
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.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe is an assisted living community in the city of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Our bravura community is located close to the banks of river Ouachita with fresh water trickling with a calming breeze always. West Monroe is ideal for meditation and...
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7.0
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33 reviews
The team is great. They are kind and caring. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had .
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.
Savannah Court of Bastrop is an assisted living memory care community that is located in the urban city of Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Our community is located right in the outskirts of the city thus the residents experience both urban and rural life balanced effectively. Bastrop city...
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7.0
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5 reviews
The overall is pretty good. Not much to do, pretty quiet, meals seem to be fine, people are friendly (including the staff). Everything is always clean, no issues there. The staff is always friendly, ready to...
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.
Assisted Living is designed for seniors who may have difficulty with activities of daily living. The Arbor provides a way of living for seniors who seek independence and privacy, yet have concerns for housekeeping, lawn maintenance, activities, personal nutrition, as well as assistance with...
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Our experience with Azalea Estates has been very good overall. They have Friendly staff, and I appreciate that it appears to be a nice, clean facility. The food isn't impressive, but it seems to be...
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 home like setting of Azalea Estates of Monroe, an assisted living community in Monroe, Louisiana makes it the ideal place to call home. Truly a Southern style home, it sits on a beautifully landscaped area and features spacious rooms. And, it's prominent location in Monroe ensures the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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: 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 Gardens of Somerset, an 18-acre community located in Sterlington, LA, is designed to bring unparalleled living options to Ouachita Parish for older adults. Centered around outstanding architecture, The Gardens of Somerset will offer community members independent living, assisted living and...
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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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: 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.
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 Blankston, LA
The average cost of senior living in Blankston is $3,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wisner, LA with an average of $3,109 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blankston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blankston
Trustwell Living at Russ Place in Ruston, LA
4.7
My brother signed on the dotted line because of the cost. But he stays there because of the administrator and the staff. They make sure that he gets the medical care he needs and takes him to his appointments and check in on him everyday to make sure that he gets what he needs. You have to be ...
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The Arbors and Terrace of Ruston
4.9
We chose The Arbors & Terrace of Ruston because I knew a few people that worked here and we know several of the people that live here as well. When we visited for our tour it was just a no brainer for my parents, they loved it right away. The apartments are a really good size, we were able to ...
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Savannah Court of Bastrop
4.0
I really like living here. The management is nice in fact they're all great. The employees are nice and friendly. It's just a nice place to be.
Blankston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blankston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blankston, 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 Blankston 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 Blankston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blankston, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
61.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blankston 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 Blankston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blankston, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blankston 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 Blankston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blankston, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blankston 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 Blankston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blankston, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blankston 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 Blankston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blankston, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trustwell Living at Russ Place, Stoney Brook and Mary Goss Nursing Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blankston, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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