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10 Best Nursing Homes in Simmons Settlement, LA

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Photo of Brookdale Lake Charles
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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31 reviews
9.3
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31 reviews
5 star
49%
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26%
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16%
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3%
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It is not perfect, but has some of the best caregivers who really want to work with senior citizens. But, be prepared because you will not get to sit and soak. Brookdale has a busy schedule from exercise 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.
Redefine your independence with the care you need when you need it.We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With adult residential care and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your individual needs....
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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33 reviews
9.2
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33 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
27%
3 star
6%
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0%
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Mom has a good relationship with the nurses and caregivers. She's also met the people in food services and enjoys the variety of meals. She especially enjoys being able to order from a menu if she doesn't...
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.
Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles’ premier senior retirement community, we offer both affordable Senior Living Starting at $2,700 (Independent Living) and $3,250 (Assisted Living). Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just...
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Photo of SummerHouse Alexandria
77 Photos available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
24%
3 star
9%
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0%
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6%
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I am assisting my cousin who is a resident there. She doesn't care for the food and and since she doesn't eat in the dining area she get her food after the dining area is finished. I gave a 4 because the...
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.
Marigold Place is an award winning assisted living community located in the heart of Alexandria, Louisiana. Alexandria is a thriving metropolitan area with many recreational and cultural activities. Our residents enjoy trips to enjoy the sites including the Alexandria Zoo, the Alexandria Museum...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Bailey Place
88 Photos available
8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
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Nice facility, nice staff and convenient location for people in Bunkie. My mom was well cared for there. Thank you to everyone who helped her. I like the south Louisiana flavor and hospitality of the staff.
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.
Trustwell Living at Bailey Place is located on the west side of Bunkie Louisiana, we enjoy the best of quiet southern country living. We pride ourselves on giving our residents personalized attention in a warm comfortable setting.We want our seniors to enjoy their golden years; we take away the...
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Photo of The Gardens Assisted Living
2121 Photos available
7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
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Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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Photo of Brookdale Alexandria
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
6.0
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11 reviews
6.0
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11 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
46%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
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We thought the people at Brookdale Alexandria were wonderful. They loved our father-in-law like family. They all treated our family member like one of their own with dignity and respect that he deserved. I...
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.
Designed With You In MindDo you want to exchange the burden of household chores for a life that gives you freedom to spend more time doing the things you love? Here at our adult residential and memory care community, you can do just that—and so much more. Surrounded by a kind and gracious care...
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11 Photo available
1.0
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4 reviews
1.0
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4 reviews
5 star
25%
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0%
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Staff is always so pleasant, upbeat, and helpful at Stonebridge! You can tell they're happy to be there. I would rate them at a 10 if I could! Dining is fabulous. The food always smells so wonderful. I've...
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.
Celebrating life and new beginnings is something that happens every day at Stonebridge Place. While our residents receive assistance they need and develop new friendships, your loved one will have access to special programs and services leading to a rich and fulfilling life. We provide a positive...
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The staff and the care that they provide are amazing. The community is open to feedback and issues are resolved ASAP. The community is neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on...
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Kingsley Place At Lake Charles
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.
Searching for the right assisted living community may raise many questions that need immediate answers. At Kingsley Place at Lake Charles, we understand and we can help. There comes a time when a little help with simple everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Simmons Settlement, LA

The average cost of senior living in Simmons Settlement is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeRidder, LA with an average of $3,124 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Simmons Settlement, LA, vs. nearby cities

Simmons Settlement, LA
$3,773/mo
$3,610/mo
$3,665/mo

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

Simmons Settlement, LA
$3,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,773/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,773/mo

Nursing homes costs in Simmons Settlement, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,803/mo
Studio
$3,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,195/mo

Senior living costs in Simmons Settlement 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: Simmons Settlement, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSimmons Settlement, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,773/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,773/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,773/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,456/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Simmons Settlement, LA:$3,773/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Simmons Settlement, LA:$3,773/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Simmons Settlement, LA:$3,773/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Simmons Settlement, LA:$3,456/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Simmons Settlement, LA, over time

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

Simmons Settlement, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Simmons Settlement, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Simmons Settlement 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
Simmons Settlement, LA$3,937/mo$4,324/mo-8.9%
Louisiana$4,511/mo$4,474/mo+0.8%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Simmons Settlement, LA
2024 average cost:$3,937/mo
2023 average cost:$4,324/mo
Percent change:-8.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Simmons Settlement

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Simmons Settlement

Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles

5.0
Just wish I had moved him sooner. We really like the hominess. I felt like I was a part of the family. I was always welcome to dine with him. His last meal was Thanksgiving and I fed him and I also had a plate. He enjoyed their food. They quickly learned his likes and dislikes. They do need ...
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SummerHouse Alexandria

5.0
We toured SummerHouse for a loved one. Everyone was so welcoming and it has a home like atmosphere. The community was clean and decorated beautifully for Christmas. They had live entertainment and residents were smiling, dancing and having a good time!

Trustwell Living at Bailey Place in Bunkie, LA

5.0
The Bailey Place (Assisted Living in Bunkie, LA) has been a true blessing for our family. My father, who is battling Alzheimer's, has found a loving and supportive home at Bailey Place for the past six months. The care he receives is not just professional and compassionate, but also ...
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Simmons Settlement nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simmons Settlement nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simmons Settlement, 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 Simmons Settlement 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 Simmons Settlement that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Simmons Settlement, 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
46.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
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 Simmons Settlement 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 Simmons Settlement Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Simmons Settlement, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Simmons Settlement 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 Simmons Settlement partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simmons Settlement, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Simmons Settlement 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 Simmons Settlement communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simmons Settlement, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simmons Settlement 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 Simmons Settlement offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simmons Settlement, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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