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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mandeville, LA for 2024

Mandeville is a small city located on the coast of Lake Pontchartrain surrounded by many state parks and outdoor recreation options. The city has a population of just 13,343 residents, but a significant percentage of its citizens, 19.6%, are seniors aged 65 and older. Since nearly a fifth of those living in Mandeville are elderly, the area has plenty of resources geared toward senior living. Residents have access to many medical clinics and hospitals, transportation and meal delivery services, as well as ample community resources.

As residents of Mandeville age, many begin to require help with daily tasks but don’t have any significant medical needs that require skilled nursing care. For these folks, assisted living centers are a great choice. They provide help with daily tasks such as bathing, grooming and dressing, alongside other quality-of-life services including laundry, meal prep, housekeeping and medication management. Seniors in Mandeville pay an average of $3,450 per month for these services.

Seniors and their families or caregivers can get vital information in this guide regarding the types of care available in the Mandeville area and their costs. Also included are helpful links to area resources for senior living and assistance programs.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mandeville

Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals is tasked with the responsibility to oversee all assisted living and other long-term care facilities in the state. This department ensures all facilities remain in compliance with regulations and standards of care. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mandeville

  • Despite its small size, Mandeville has no shortage of health care facilities for seniors just a short distance away. Ochsner Health Center is a medical clinic that offers primary care and urgent care on either a walk-in or scheduled basis. Additionally, AVALA Hospital and Lakeview Regional Medical Center are nearby medical facilities offering a variety of specialty care services.
  • The overall cost of living in Mandeville is about 4.1% higher than the average. However, the area is still relatively affordable, with slightly lower home and utility costs than the U.S. average. It also has plenty of assistance programs for seniors and lower-income households to help offset the higher cost of common needs such as healthcare and groceries.
  • The Mandeville area has low crime rates compared with the United States average. On a scale from 1 to 100, violent crimes are ranked at 13.4 while property crimes score a 32.7, making Mandeville a safe place to live.
  • Mandeville has a tropical climate, with hot and humid summers. Some residents may find the oppressive heat bothersome, but the lack of any measurable snow makes up for it for many. Although Mandeville gets more than its share of rain at 63 inches, it still sees more than the average amount of sunny days, with an estimated 218 annually.
  • STAR Transit by the Council on Aging St. Tammany provides free transportation to seniors over the age of 60 that are registered members. Non-members enjoy half-priced rates. STAR Transit provides curb-to-curb service for seniors to attend medical appointments, shop for groceries and run other important errands.

Paying for Assisted Living in Mandeville

Assisted living care costs in Mandeville are $3,450 per month on average.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Mandeville, LA residents have some of the lowest assisted living costs in the state. The average rate of $3,450 is just under $300 less expensive than the median cost of Louisiana state. It’s also more than $1,000 cheaper than the United States average. Care costs rise in nearby cities, with the price increasing more than $500 in New Orleans, and rising by $675 in Baton Rouge. Similarly, seniors in Lafayette pay more for assisted living with a monthly rate of $3,850.

Mandeville

$3,450

Louisiana

$3,748

United States

$4,500

Baton Rouge

$4,125

New Orleans

$3,973

Lafayette

$3,850

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors that opt for care in an assisted living facility enjoy some of the most affordable rates at $3,450. In comparison, in-home care is $3,623, and home health care is higher still at $4,004. As with most areas, semiprivate rooms in a nursing facility have the steepest prices at an average of $6,083 per month. Senior citizens that don’t require the 24/7 skilled nursing care of a nursing home can benefit from the lower cost of care that assisted living facilities provide.

In-Home Care

$3,623

Home Health Care

$4,004

Assisted Living Facility

$3,450

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,083

Note: Data for Mandeville, LA was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hammond, LA, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mandeville

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Mandeville

The following table provides a list of useful resources and contact numbers to help connect seniors and their families to relevant programs in their community. These services are either free or low-cost, with a focus on providing the help and assistance seniors need to live in a safe and healthy way.

ResourceContactService
St. Tammany Council on Aging(985) 892-0377The Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) provides a host of senior resources. Services include support for nutritional needs, help getting health care and various transportation services. It also offers resources for caregivers, such as educational classes and support groups.
Tammany Home Medical Equipment and Supplies(985) 400-5207Getting older is often accompanied by health and medical issues that require supplies and equipment. Tammany Home Medical Equipment and Supplies helps seniors find affordable options for their home health needs by providing supplies such as mobility aids, respiratory supplies, bath safety equipment and more.
Louisiana Ombudsman Program(225) 342-7100Seniors can get help from a trained ombudsman representative to discuss their concerns and issues regarding long-term living. Ombudsmen work to solve problems regarding resident's rights, quality of care, food choices, visitation and more.
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs(985) 893-6201The local Department of Veterans Affairs can counsel veterans on the types of benefits they are eligible for and help them apply. The office can also help veterans with housing and emergency assistance, continuing education classes and finding part-time jobs or volunteer opportunities.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services(504) 529-1000Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has many offices across 22 parishes offering legal services for older adults, veterans and people with disabilities. Services include advocacy and justice for cases of elder abuse or neglect, help obtaining government benefits and solving issues surrounding wills and succession.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mandeville

Mandeville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.

Louisiana Laws and Regulations

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Review of Brookdale Mandeville

We toured Brookdale Mandeville. It was very clean and very personable. The lady who helped us was very informative. My sister found it easy to talk to her. My sister liked the room. It would have...

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Review of Brookdale Mandeville

Brookdale Mandeville was very nice and calming. Their residents were very well looked after. Tracey gave me the tour, and she was great. She's very passionate about what she does. The apartments...

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Review of The Windsor Senior Living Community

The Windsor Senior Living Community was wonderful. All the residents I met were very happy and cheerful, and they were having a good time. The staff who gave me the tour was very helpful and...

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