Assisted Living Facilities in Sulphur, LA

 

Sitting west of Lake Charles in southern Louisiana, Sulphur hosts 2 assisted living communities, including 1 directly within city limits. Residents of these communities pay a median monthly fee of $4,000. In contrast, the nation's typical assisted living price is $500 higher, while the fee throughout Louisiana is $252 lower.

Below, you'll find 72 reviews reviews of Sulphur's assisted living communities. Reviewers give the communities an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 stars stars. Explore our directory to learn more.

The Louisiana Department of Health regulates assisted living communities in Sulphur and the rest of the state. In addition to enforcing safety guidelines and staffing rules, the agency investigates complaints about care quality to protect assisted living residents.

 

• Sulphur's cost of living dips 18% below the U.S. norm. The city's housing prices rank especially low at about 42% below the national average. Local health care is also more affordable than average at 6% below the nationwide rate.

 

• The City of Sulphur doesn't impose income taxes, but residents must pay Louisiana's state retirement taxes. Rates range from 1.85% to 4.25%. Seniors can lower their tax bills by taking advantage of several deductions; residents can fully deduct Social Security benefits, and the state offers up to $6,000 in exemptions for other forms of retirement income, such as 401(k) withdrawals.

 

• According to the AARP Livability Index, Sulphur rates highly for its health care system. About 73% of residents report being satisfied with their care, 4 points higher than the U.S. median.

 

• Seniors in Sulphur can access West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, which offers numerous specialties including cancer care and cardiology. Residents can also access primary care at The Cypress Clinic, as well as emergency care at Family Physicians Urgent Care.

 

• Sulphur experiences higher property crime rates than most of Louisiana. In a typical year, the city sees about 35.74 property-related offenses per 1,000 residents compared to 27.48 statewide. On the other hand, the city has much lower violent crime rates, averaging 4.13 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to 6.29 statewide. Seniors concerned about safety should know that assisted living communities often use security cameras and other crime-prevention systems to protect residents.

 

• FEMA reports that Sulphur has a relatively high risk of experiencing hurricanes. Fortunately, the area has a low risk of flooding from storm surges according to NOAA. Additionally, assisted living communities in the state must have emergency preparedness plans in place to safeguard residents during natural disasters.

 

• Sulphur's rainy climate contributes to a humid environment during the summer. The city gets about 63 inches of rain annually, outpacing the national norm of 38 inches. Meanwhile, the temperature often surpasses 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July. On the other hand, winter in the city brings lows of around 44 degrees Fahrenheit, while humidity levels decline and remain low from November through March.

 

Sulphur's median price of assisted living stands at $4,000 per month.

The typical price of assisted living in Sulphur ranks $252 higher than Louisiana's cost. In contrast, the city is $500 cheaper than the national median. Nearby areas show a wide price range. Assisted living residents in Lafayette pay about $150 less per month, while those in Baton Rouge pay around $125 more. Meanwhile, to the northeast, Alexandria seniors have the most affordable rate at $2,900 per month.

Assisted living communities in Sulphur charge moderate monthly prices compared to other senior care options in the city. In-home care costs about $91 less per month, offering seniors one-on-one living support in their private residences. Home health care also comes in at $91 cheaper and provides personal support in addition to light medical care. Conversely, nursing home care costs about $1,887 more per month than assisted living because it includes higher-level personal care assistance and 24/7 health monitoring.

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.