Assisted Living Communities in Lake Charles, LA

Assisted living prices in Lake Charles are about midrange when compared to other regional cities. Residents pay about $250 more than the state median but $500 less than the national average. More affordable locations include Lafayette at $3,850 and Alexandria at $2,900, which provides an estimated savings of $1,100 per month. Seniors in the state capital of Baton Rouge pay just $125 more per month for care. However, prices increase by $800 to $4,800 in Houma.

With a median cost of $4,000 per month, assisted living in Lake Charles is between the state median of $3,748 and the national average of $4,500.

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.

Seniors who aren’t ready to transition to a residential care facility can use home care or home health care for approximately $3,909 per month depending on how many hours of assistance they need. Alternatively, seniors can travel to a daytime health care center. These programs have a median cost of $1,788 statewide. Seniors who choose assisted living facilities can save over $1,800 per month compared to those who reside in nursing homes or skilled rehabilitation centers.