The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Saint Tammany Parish, LA for 2024

Saint Tammany Parish is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, providing convenient access to natural beauty and a vibrant local culture that active seniors can enjoy. About 16 percent of the over 256,000 residents of the parish are age 65 and older, and there are 13 assisted living facilities in the area to accommodate that population.

In Saint Tammany Parish, as throughout the state, assisted living communities are regulated by the Louisiana Department of Health. They are called Adult Residential Care Providers (ARCPs) and are classified into four categories based on the level of care residents require and the type of accommodations provided by the facility.

• The weather in Saint Tammany Parish is semi-tropical, with warm, humid summers and mild winters. Occasional hurricanes and large thunderstorms strike the area, so families considering assisted living communities should ask about how the facilities handle weather emergencies and potential evacuation plans.
• Air quality in Saint Tammany Parish may be an issue for seniors with respiratory difficulties. The parish has a D grade from the American Lung Association for ozone levels, although these levels have dropped significantly over the past few years.
• Saint Tammany Parish is home to world-class medical facilities, including St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Lakeview Regional Medical Center in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Saint Tammany Parish is about 4.6 percent higher than the national average. Healthcare costs are about 5 percent lower than the national average, though, which may help offset other costs for seniors on a budget.
• Saint Tammany Parish has an array of community resources for seniors, including COAST, the Council of Aging St. Tammany, an organization that provides classes, recreational activities, legal assistance, tax assistance and transportation services for seniors as well as seven senior centers in various towns and cities throughout the parish.
• Saint Tammany Parish operates the STAR transit system, a network of vehicles that provide curb-to-curb service in urban and rural areas of the parish. Residents over age 60 ride for free on the STAR transit system.

Assisted Living costs in Saint Tammany Parish start around $3,159 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Saint Tammany Parish and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Seniors living in a residential care facility in Saint Tammany Parish may be eligible for financial assistance through Louisiana's Medicaid program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

Saint Tammany Parish-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.