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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smoke Bend, LA

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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
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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My mother was in the rehab unit for several weeks. I was impressed with the care, kindness, and positive attitude of the PT, OT, Nurses, Aids, Social workers and Administrator. Oh, and lunches and dinners...
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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.
Chateau Living Center of Kenner is dedicated to providing high quality care with integrity, compassion, professionalism, and teamwork. We strive to bring dignity and joy to the lives of our patients by nourishing their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. At Chateau Living Center, our...
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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
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.
The Azalea Estates of Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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.
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It is a very friendly staff. They seem to really care about the residents.My mom is not crazy about the food. She feels it may be prepared off sight and brought in. One reason my mom chose Azalea Estates is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Azalea Estates of New Iberia provide a modern, beautiful place to call home set on acres of well cared for landscapes in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tucked into a peaceful setting, but within minutes of New Iberia's shopping area, our assisted living community offers a wide range of benefits to...
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The nurses and aides have been really good and helpful with my loved one. The driver that does the transport to his doctor appointments, she is really great. Sometimes he doesn't like the menu that is...
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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.
Iberville Oaks Nursing & Rehab emphasizes compassionate care with 24-hour medical staff and transportation available. Our rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies to facilitate the recovery process. We also offer clinical lab services, social services,...
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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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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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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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.
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.
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...
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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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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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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, 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, 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: 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 Smoke Bend, LA

The average cost of senior living in Smoke Bend is $3,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou Country Club, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Smoke Bend, LA, vs. nearby cities

Smoke Bend, LA
$3,929/mo

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

Smoke Bend, LA
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,929/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,929/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smoke Bend, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
$4,236/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,163/mo

Senior living costs in Smoke Bend 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: Smoke Bend, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmoke Bend, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,929/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,986/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,929/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,591/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,929/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,986/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,929/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smoke Bend, LA:$3,591/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smoke Bend, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smoke Bend 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
Smoke Bend, LA$4,587/mo$4,273/mo+7.3%
Louisiana$4,580/mo$4,474/mo+2.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Smoke Bend, LA
2024 average cost:$4,587/mo
2023 average cost:$4,273/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,580/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smoke Bend

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smoke Bend

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.

Smoke Bend nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smoke Bend nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smoke Bend, 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 Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.3%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smoke Bend 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 Smoke Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smoke Bend, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
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Sunrise at Siegen, Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smoke Bend, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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