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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Metairie, LA for 2024

Metairie is the largest census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The community has a growing population of seniors, who represent nearly 20% of its over 143,000 residents. Seniors who call the area home can access several medical facilities, including the East Jefferson General Hospital and the Tulane Lakeside Hospital. Another benefit of being a Metairie resident is the area’s low cost of nursing home care. The average cost here is just $5,931 per month, which is $1,825 below the U.S. norm of $7,756.

Nursing homes offer the highest level of care available outside a hospital setting. Residents of nursing facilities receive 24/7 supervision and assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating. The facilities are staffed by trained aides and skilled nurses who take care of residents’ medical needs, such as chronic illness care and medication management. Seniors who require help with some activities of daily living but are otherwise independent may benefit from looking into less-costly services, such as home care or assisted living.

This guide offers information on local nursing home costs compared with nearby areas and other types of senior care. It also features a list of helpful programs and resources for seniors in Metairie.

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Nursing Home Costs in Metairie, LA

Metairie residents pay $5,931 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, while the cost of a private room averages $6,388. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At $5,931 per month, the cost for nursing home care in Metairie is almost $400 higher than the state average of $5,536, but when compared with the U.S. median of $7,756, it’s $1,825 lower. The cost of skilled nursing care in Metairie is over $300 more than what facilities charge in Baton Rouge ($5,597) and Lafayette ($5,627). Costs are significantly lower in Hammond, where the average rate is $5,019 per month. To the southwest in Houma, nursing homes charge an average of $6,068, which is $137 more than in Metairie. 

Metairie

$5,931

Louisiana

$5,536

The United States

$7,756

Hammond

$5,019

Baton Rouge

$5,597

Lafayette

$5,627

Houma

$6,068

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of care for seniors, which is why they’re the most expensive option in Metairie. Those who don’t need constant supervision and skilled medical support may opt for assisted living at a median monthly cost of $4,163. Home care and home health care services cost an average of $3,909. Adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care available in the area, at a cost of just $1,235 per month. 

Home care

$3,909

Home health care

$3,909

Adult day health care

$1,235

Assisted living

$4,163

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,931

Nursing home (private room)

$6,388

Note: Care cost data for Metairie was not available, so data for the closest city, New Orleans, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Metairie, LA

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Metairie, LA

Seniors in Metairie can benefit from a number of programs and services to help with various aspects of their long-term care. Some of these provide assistance to nursing home residents and their family members, while others may help seniors remain at home longer and delay the move to a nursing facility. 

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Jefferson Council on Aging(504) 888-5880The Jefferson Council on Aging is the local Area Agency on Aging serving residents in Jefferson Parish. The council offers an array of services to help seniors identify supportive services and receive the care they need. Eligible older adults may benefit from case management, information and referrals, transportation, wellness programming and free home-delivered meals.
Louisiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(504) 909-0672The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a statewide advocacy program that investigates and mediates complaints and works to ensure nursing home residents’ rights are being upheld. Metairie seniors and their family members can contact their local ombudsman to discuss concerns they have about a facility. The ombudsman can also help families find a suitable long-term care facility for their loved one.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program(800) 635-1437Trained counselors with the SHIIP program can provide Medicare-eligible seniors in Metairie with free, unbiased advice about their health insurance coverage options. Information and enrollment assistance is available for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug coverage.

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