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5 Best Nursing Homes in Gilliam, LA

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

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zipAverageCost: $4,278

Nursing Homes Facilities near Gilliam, LA

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9.5
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9.5
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16 reviews
5 star
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4 star
13%
3 star
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Every person we've encountered, without exception has been incredibly friendly to us and to my mil. Residents we encountered stopped to welcome her. Facility is very attractive, apartments are nice....
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.
The Blake at Bossier City is located at the intersection of Airline Drive and Green Acres Boulevard. Set apart from the competition, our architecture and design bring daylight and elegance into a building that will never feel like a traditional assisted living or nursing home. Our quality of...
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22 Floor plans available
8.4
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49 reviews
8.4
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49 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
14%
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Everyone there that has been helping my mom has been exceptional and friendly, compassionate, understanding. At Brookdale, she is able to receive visits from people she knows. She has sincerely blossomed...
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.
There’s a lot to love here—like care when you need it. And more time to do what you want to do.With both adult residential care and memory care, here at our community, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. We’ll take care of the rest so you can focus the fun. Your basic utilities and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gilliam, LA

The average cost of senior living in Gilliam is $4,278 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shongaloo, LA with an average of $2,891 per month.

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

Gilliam, LA
$4,278/mo
$3,243/mo
$3,698/mo

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

Gilliam, LA
$4,278/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,255/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,278/mo

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

Studio
$5,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,975/mo

Senior living costs in Gilliam 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: Gilliam, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilliam, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,278/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,255/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,255/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,841/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Gilliam, LA:$4,278/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gilliam, LA:$3,255/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gilliam, LA:$3,255/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilliam, LA:$2,841/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gilliam, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilliam 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Gilliam, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gilliam 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
Gilliam, LA$5,457/mo$4,859/mo+12.3%
Louisiana$4,474/mo$3,934/mo+13.7%
National$5,322/mo$4,973/mo+7.0%
Gilliam, LA
2024 average cost:$5,457/mo
2023 average cost:$4,859/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,474/mo
2023 average cost:$3,934/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gilliam

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gilliam

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.

The Blake at Bossier City

5.0
The facility is very nice and inviting. They have a great dining experience too. The apartments are very spacious and comfortable. The staff is top notch and attend to all the residents needs. We just Love it and my mom will be very happy for many years.

Savannah Grand of Bossier City

4.9
This is really a nice, clean facility with a great staff. They work very hard as a team to make sure things are going smoothly and they meet the needs of my wife. Anytime I had a concern regarding my wife, they addressed it immediately and professionally. When the wall plug wasn’t working ...
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Gilliam nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilliam nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilliam, 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 Gilliam 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 Gilliam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilliam, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
100%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
19.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilliam 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 Gilliam Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilliam, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
100%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilliam 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 Gilliam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilliam, LANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gilliam 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 Gilliam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilliam, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
100%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
100%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gilliam 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 Gilliam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilliam, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
100%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
100%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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The Blake at Bossier City and Brookdale Bossier City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gilliam, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Gilliam, Louisiana. See the full list.

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