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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Slidell, LA for 2024

Slidell is a culturally rich city in the New Orleans region that’s sought out for its diverse health care options and general affordability. Four hospitals are located within the city proper, including Slidell Memorial Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore and Sterling Surgical Hospital, to accommodate a variety of health insurance plans and provide access to diverse treatment options. Seniors make up about a fifth of the local population of 29,000 residents, promoting access to geriatric medical specialties and community-based services.

Along with outstanding medical facilities, the Slidell region is home to several nursing homes to meet the needs of those who’ve recently been hospitalized or otherwise need around-the-clock medical care and monitoring. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that Slidell is an economical city to obtain care, with nursing home costs coming in well below the national average at $5,931 per month. Those with less intensive care needs may be able to find even more affordable care via home health care or assisted living.

This guide provides more information on local nursing home costs, as well as resources that can help older adults find the intensive care they need.

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Nursing Home Costs in Slidell, LA

In Slidell, nursing home care costs $5,931 for semiprivate rooms and $6,388 for private accommodations. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing homes in Slidell charge residents in semiprivate rooms an estimated $5,931 per month. While this exceeds the state median of $5,759 by a couple hundred dollars, it’s well below the national rate of $7,908. Compared to other surveyed regions in Louisiana, Slidell is the second-most expensive option, with Houma having the highest recorded rates of $6,083. In Baton Rouge, care costs are a little lower than in Slidell at $5,627, and in Lafayette, rates are among the lowest in the state at $5,272. 

Slidell

$5,931

Louisiana

$5,759

The United States

$7,908

Houma

$6,083

Baton Rouge

$5,627

Lafayette

$5,272

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Slidell have a range of long-term care options, allowing them to find the appropriate level of care as their needs change. Nursing homes provide the most intensive level of care and are the costliest, with facilities charging $5,931 for shared rooms and $6,388 for private. Older adults with limited medical care needs may be able to save money by living at home and arranging for home care or home healthcare, both of which cost $4,195 per month. Assisted living is even more affordable at $3,973 and may benefit those needing short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services, and adult day care is the cheapest option at $1,408.

Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,195

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$3,973

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$5,931

Nursing Home (private room)

$6,388

Note: Data for Slidell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Orleans, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Slidell, 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 Slidell, LA

Several nonprofit agencies and programs serve seniors in Slidell, helping them save money on long-term care and, in some cases, access the care they need at home. The following resources may help some seniors find skilled nursing and supportive services that enable them to avoid or postpone nursing home placement. These resources can also help seniors find options for paying for care when placement is necessary. 

ResourceContactService
St. Tammany Council On Aging(985) 892-0377The Council on Aging St. Tammany is the Area Agency on Aging for the Slidell region. Through COAST, seniors can access a range of services that may help them age in place, including home-delivered meals, in-home care, friendly phone calls and visits, volunteer-based medical transportation and respite care.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program(225) 342-5301Louisiana’s Seniors Health Insurance Information Program provides free Medicare information and assistance to older adults in Slidell and the rest of the state. Seniors can call the program’s helpline or connect with a local SHIIP counselor to get answers to questions about Medicare’s nursing home coverage, as well as private options that may help them control costs, such as Medicare Advantage and Medigap.
VA New Orleans Regional Office(800) 827-1000Older veterans in Slidell can contact the New Orleans Regional Office for one-on-one help with obtaining VA benefits that may help pay for nursing home care, including Aid and Attendance and disability compensation. The office can also help older veterans and their families determine whether they’re eligible for veterans’ home placement or VA homemaker and home health aide care, which may be more affordable than private pay services.
Louisiana 2112-1-12-1-1 is a free information service available to all Slidell residents. Seniors can call this number to speak with a trained information specialist who listens to their needs and helps them identify community-based programs, including those that may enable them to age in place. Through this service, seniors may be able to obtain home-delivered meals, free or low-cost home modification services, transportation and respite care.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services(877) 521-6242Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is a free nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to those aged 60 and over. Its legal specialists can help older adults resolve issues related to nursing home care, including unfair discharge procedures or excessive or inadequate care.

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Renee

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Review of Heritage Manor of Slidell

My dad was at Heritage Manor of Slidell, and we were very pleased with them. They have caring and compassionate staff. The rooms were spacious. It was nice. He enjoyed the food. They had activities...

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Kimberly

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Review of Heritage Manor of Slidell

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