Heritage Manor Of Opelousas
7941 I-49 South Service Road , Opelousas, LA, 70570
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The small city of Opelousas, LA. has a reputation for French colonial architecture and a zydeco music tradition. Seniors requiring specialized medical assistance and 24-hour care can choose from 3 nursing home facilities in the area. Those who want to stay at home, need occasional assistance or seek a community with lifestyle amenities should explore assisted living and in-home care options.
In our guide, you'll find 47 reviews reviews of Opelousas-area nursing homes, which local reviewers give an average rating of stars.
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7941 I-49 South Service Road , Opelousas, LA, 70570
954 E Prudhomme Lane, Opelousas, LA, 70570
315 HARRY GUILBEAU ROAD, Opelousas, LA, 70570
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The median monthly cost of nursing home care in Opelousas is $5,272 for a semi-private room and $5,870 for a private room.
At $5,272, the cost of nursing home care in Opelousas falls below the national median of $7,908 and the typical state expense of $5,759 per month. Looking at other Louisiana cities, nursing homes charge more in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, at $5,931 and $5,627, respectively. Additionally, the monthly price of nursing care in Opelousas is $112 less than Shreveport and $264 lower than Alexandria.
Opelousas
$5,272
Louisiana
$5,759
United States
$7,908
New Orleans
$5,931
Shreveport
$5,384
Baton Rouge
$5,627
Alexandria
$5,536
In Opelousas, seniors have access to various care options, including skilled nursing, home care and assisted living facilities. Personal assistance and companionship in a familiar space are available through in-home care at an approximate cost of $3,813 per month. For the same monthly expense, home health care extends the offerings of in-home care to include medical assistance. Assisted living communities present a less expensive alternative to nursing homes by $1,422, offering personal care and lifestyle amenities within a residential environment.Â
In-Home Care
$3,813
Home Health Care
$3,813
Assisted Living Facility
$3,850
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,272
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$5,870
Note: Data for Opelousas, LA was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lafayette, LA, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
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If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.