Assisted Living Communities in Houma, LA

Assisted living rates in Houma come in at $4,800 per month, which is high compared to regional, state and national norms. By comparison, the statewide rate is considerably lower than in Houma at $3,748, and nationally, seniors pay $4,500 for residential services. In Baton Rouge, monthly fees are 14% lower than Houma’s average, and in New Orleans, care costs are similarly competitive at $3,973. Seniors also pay less for care in Lafayette and Hammond, where respective rates come in at $3,850 and $3,450.

In Houma, assisted living facilities charge $4,800 per month for housing and care.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

In Houma, seniors in assisted living pay approximately $4,800 per month for care, which is moderate compared to other surveyed senior care options in the city. Residential care costs come in at about $1,000 more per month than in-home care and home health care, although these options don’t include housing, meals or recreational activities. On the other hand, assisted living costs about 21% less than nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical support and supervision.