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10 Best Nursing Homes in Darlington, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Darlington 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 Darlington, LA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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My mother has been there for almost three years. I have no complaints, but, more importantly, my mother has no complaints. The other day she asked me to promise she would never go anywhere else. She has no...
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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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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, Independent 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.
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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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
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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: 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
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
Nottingham Regional Rehab Center provides services for short-term care and rehabilitative care. We believe our residents come first, then our staff and success will surely follow. Those requiring long-term care are more always welcome at Nottingham Regional Rehab. We provide all patients...
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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Darlington, LA

The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $4,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slaughter, LA with an average of $3,604 per month.

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

Darlington, LA
$4,052/mo
$3,933/mo

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

Darlington, LA
$4,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,042/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,052/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,206/mo
Studio
$4,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,207/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,396/mo

Senior living costs in Darlington 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: Darlington, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarlington, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,052/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,072/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,042/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,783/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Darlington, LA:$4,052/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Darlington, LA:$4,072/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Darlington, LA:$4,042/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Darlington, LA:$3,783/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Darlington, LA, over time

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

Darlington, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Darlington, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Darlington 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
Darlington, LA$4,227/mo$4,325/mo-2.3%
Louisiana$4,511/mo$4,474/mo+0.8%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Darlington, LA
2024 average cost:$4,227/mo
2023 average cost:$4,325/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,511/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Darlington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Darlington

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.7
Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel good knowing that during difficult times our loved one is receiving quality care. That means ...
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The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

3.8
The Claiborne is a beautiful but huge facility. It offers a lot for the independent. Residents have to be able to walk a good distance just to eat. We had to get her a scooter. It's also on the higher end cost.Claibornes assisted living is fine. You just have to find what fits the resident ...
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The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA

5.0
I have been very pleased with the facility. They try very hard to keep the residents occupied for the most part. They serve well balanced meals and snacks. The staff has been really great with my husband as he is one that doesn't stay still most of the time.

Darlington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darlington, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington 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 Darlington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darlington, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington 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 Darlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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