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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kessler, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kessler 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 Kessler, 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 Kessler or another care type is right for you. Browse 106 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kessler.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Jefferson Terrace / Inniswold, South Burbank and Mayfair.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gramercy, Lutcher and McElroy.

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zipAverageCost: $3,949

Nursing Homes Facilities near Kessler, LA

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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of River Oaks Estate
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 Luling Living Center
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 North Oaks 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 Oakpark VIllage at Hammond
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kessler, LA

The average cost of senior living in Kessler is $3,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.

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

Kessler, LA
$3,949/mo

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

Kessler, LA
$3,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,949/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,949/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,269/mo
Studio
$4,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,353/mo

Senior living costs in Kessler 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: Kessler, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKessler, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,949/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,949/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,601/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Kessler, LA:$3,949/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kessler, LA:$3,979/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kessler, LA:$3,949/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kessler, LA:$3,601/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kessler, LA, over time

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

Kessler, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Kessler, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kessler 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
Kessler, LA$4,587/mo$4,273/mo+7.3%
Louisiana$4,511/mo$4,474/mo+0.8%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Kessler, LA
2024 average cost:$4,587/mo
2023 average cost:$4,273/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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 Kessler

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kessler

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.

Kessler nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kessler nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kessler, 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 Kessler 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 Kessler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kessler, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.1%
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 Kessler 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 Kessler Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kessler, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.6%
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
39.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kessler 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 Kessler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kessler, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kessler 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 Kessler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kessler, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kessler 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 Kessler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kessler, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise at Siegen, Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kessler, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 106 nursing homes facilities near Kessler, Louisiana. See the full list.
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