As people get older, they sometimes struggle to live comfortably and safely on their own. Assisted living communities offer help with personal care, medication management, housekeeping and laundry. Seniors can benefit from the many activities, special events and opportunities for socialization that assisted living provides. These facilities typically charge around $3,973 per month for rent and care. This is lower than the national average of $4,500 but somewhat higher than the Louisiana average of $3,748.
Using this guide, seniors and their families can discover more about assisted living and how it compares to other types of senior care. The guide also presents benefits and drawbacks of Slidell, information on paying for assisted living and a list of senior-friendly resources.