The state of Louisiana ranks 17th overall and fourth in senior living and housing according to our 2024 Senior Living Report. This is good news for seniors aged 65 and older who make up 15.9% of the state’s population, which is about average for the country. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that residents aged 60 and over will make up 25% of the population by the year 2030, increasing the need for assisted living facilities in cities throughout the Pelican State.
The average cost for assisted living in Louisiana is $3,748 per month, which is well below the national average. The overall cost of living in the state is 13.1% lower than the national average. These low costs make Louisiana very attractive to families with limited incomes. Families can also benefit from great hospitals in the state, including Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans and Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport.
Below we inform you what you need to know about the cost of assisted living in Louisiana as compared to neighboring states and cities within the state, getting help paying for assisted living through Medicaid and Medicare, free and low-cost resources in the state, and rules and regulations assisted living facilities are bound to follow.