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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Thibodaux, LA for 2024

The seat of Lafourche Parish, Thibodaux sits on the banks of Bayou Lafourche. This small community is home to over 15,500 people, and 16.2% of that population is aged 65 and older. A low cost of living and the warm southern climate are appealing to many older adults. Seniors benefit from access to health care through the Thibodaux Regional Health System. This city also offers low senior care costs. Nursing home care in a semiprivate room is $6,083 a month, which is less than the national average.

Seniors who have extensive medical needs or who are frail in other ways can benefit from nursing home care, which provides skilled nursing around the clock. Those who need less intensive care may choose home care, which provides care at home, or assisted living, which provides less intensive care in a community setting.

This guide takes a closer look at the cost of nursing home care in Thibodaux compared to other locations and outlines some ways to pay for it. It also covers free resources for local seniors and their caregivers to tap into.

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Nursing Home Costs in Thibodaux, LA

Nursing home care in Thibodoux costs an average of $6,083 a month for a semiprivate room and $6,235 a month for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Thibodoux’s $6,083 monthly average cost for nursing home care is lower than the national average of $7,908, but it is $324 more than the state’s average. Lafayette has a lower cost than Thibodoux, with an average cost of $5,272. To the north in Monroe, seniors pay $5,323 a month for nursing home care, while in Lake Charles, the average is $5,887; both cities are more affordable than Thibodaux.

Thibodaux

$6,083

Louisiana

$5,759

The United States

$7,908

Lafayette

$5,272

Monroe

$5,323

Lake Charles

$5,887

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care in Thibodaux is more expensive than other senior care types. Seniors who need a little extra help but not round-the-clock nursing may choose assisted living for $1,283 a month less than the $6,083 average for nursing home care in Thibodaux. In-home care is the most affordable option, with an average cost of $3,813 a month. Home health care, which adds skilled nursing, shares this $3,813 average.

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,083

Nursing Home (private room)

$6,235

Note: Data for Thibodaux was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houma, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Thibodaux, 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 & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Thibodaux, LA

Seniors in Thibodaux who need extra help can find several local services available to them. Because these are from nonprofit and government groups, they typically have a low fee or no fee at all.

ResourceContactService
Lafourche Council on Aging Home Delivered Meals(985) 532-0457The Nutrition program offered through the Lafourche Council on Aging offers home-delivered meals 5 days a week to homebound seniors. A donation is suggested, but not required, for this service.
Lafourche Council on Aging(985) 532-0459The Lafourche Council on Aging is the local Area Agency on Aging for Thibodaux and the rest of Lafourche Parish. Here, seniors can access a wide range of local services and get help with local health insurance counseling.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services(855) 512-3980Older adults can get free legal help through Southeast Louisiana Legal Services for noncriminal concerns. The service helps with government program appeals, elder abuse, fraud and estate planning. It also provides legal services for veterans.
Louisiana Medicaid(888) 342-6207Louisiana’s Medicaid program helps seniors pay for medical care and nursing home care. This income-eligible program can help cover much of the costs of long-term care, as well as other medical needs not met by Medicare.
Baton Rouge Region Long-Term Care Ombudsman(225) 928-8775The Baton Rouge Region Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves seniors in Lafourche Parish. This program advocates for proper care in nursing home facilities. Seniors and their families can reach out for help if they feel an older adult is dealing with abuse or neglect.
Lafourche Parish Veterans' Affairs Office(985) 242-2014The Lafourche Parish Veterans’ Affairs Office provides counseling to local vets to ensure they're making the most out of their veterans' benefits, including financial and medical benefits for seniors and their beneficiaries. The office has a location in Thibodaux.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Lafourche Home For Aged & Infirm

This facility is horrible. Sure they have a lot of activities, pretty Christmas decorations, if you're catholic they have consistent religious services and a nice chapel, and the place is pretty...

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L.T.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lafourche Home For Aged & Infirm

My friend is at Lafourche Home For Aged & Infirm, and it is really nice and clean. It's an older facility, but run very nice. They have a rehab section, and I was there almost every week to visit...

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moise

I visited this facility

Review of Lafourche Home For Aged & Infirm

very rude staff and workers. Very little supervision of operations

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