Retirement Communities in Gonzales, Louisiana

We found 3 retirement communities near Gonzales, LA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about independent living services, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Gonzales retirement housing communities below.

3 Gonzales, Louisiana, Retirement Communities
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    Whealdon Estates
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    "Come to Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital and a thriving center of arts and cultu" more
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    Nouveau Marc
    Kenner, LA 70065
    "At Nouveau Marc in Kenner, Louisiana, southern hospitality blends with "The Touc" more
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    Bonne Terre Village
    Houma, LA 70360
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CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 1.9 CostScore: 6.5 LivabilityScore: 3.4
3.9
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CaringScore for Gonzales, LA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for retirement communities in Gonzales was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose retirement communities in Gonzales.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 3.9, Gonzales rates below average for those seeking retirement communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Gonzales. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita
77.7 Physicians Per Capita in Gonzales, LA
Cost of Healthcare Index
100 Cost of Healthcare Index in Gonzales, LA
Sunny Days Per Year
222 Sunny Days Per Year in Gonzales, LA
1.9
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HealthScore for Gonzales, LA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Gonzales, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for retirement communities. The HealthScore for Gonzales is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 1.9, Gonzales rates below average for those seeking retirement communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 77.7 physicians per capita, Gonzales trails the national average by 64.8 percent. Gonzales trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 85.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Gonzales is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Gonzales -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 72.3 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Gonzales's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Gonzales, LA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 77.7 220.5
Geriatricians 0 1.3
Cardiologists 0.9 7.7
Oncologists 0 3.5
Orthopedists 1.9 7
Average Life Expectancy
76.1 Average Life Expectancy in Gonzales, LA
6.5
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CostScore for Gonzales, LA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Gonzales, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for retirement communities. The CostScore for Gonzales is based on data such as the average monthly cost of retirement communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.5, the costs associated with retirement communities in Gonzales are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at retirement communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Gonzales. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of retirement communities in Gonzales to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Gonzales indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 24.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Gonzales, LA
Aggregate Index 90
Healthcare Index 100
Housing Index 76
Food Index 102
Utilities Index 83
Transportation Index 94
Cost of Healthcare Index
100 Cost of Healthcare Index in Gonzales, LA
3.4
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LivabilityScore for Gonzales, LA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Gonzales. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Gonzales is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Gonzales rates below average for retirement communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for retirement communities. The sun shines an average of 222 days each year in Gonzales, 8.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 41°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Gonzales than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Gonzales is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $43,251 per year, the population of Gonzales earns a lower than average median household income. Gonzales has an unemployment rate of 7.60 percent, roughly 16.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.89 percent of the population in Gonzales is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year
222 Sunny Days Per Year in Gonzales, LA
Avg Temperature (°F)
41°F Average January Temperature and 91°F Average July Temperature in Gonzales, LA
Property Crime Index
6 Property Crime Rate Index in Gonzales, LA
Amenities Per Capita Gonzales Nat'l Avg
Parks 0.1 136.1
Libraries 2.9 18.8
Places of Worship 60 220.5
Public Transit 22.6 110.4
Grocery Stores 359 97.7
Pharmacies 61.5 13.8
Percent of Population Over Age 65
10.89% Population Over 65 (%) in Gonzales, LA

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