The Carrollton
701 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
"The Carrollton offers an exceptional lifestyle for seniors starting at just $5300, making it surprisingly attainable for those who enjoy the..."
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New Orleans sits on an island between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain in the southeastern region of Louisiana. In this city, seniors incur a median monthly expense of $5,630 for...
The directory below contains 391 reviews testimonials of facilities throughout New Orleans and indicates an average quality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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701 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
"The Carrollton offers an exceptional lifestyle for seniors starting at just $5300, making it surprisingly attainable for those who enjoy the..."
READ MORE3701 Behrman Place, New Orleans, LA 70114
4.5
(23 reviews)
"I went to Woldenberg Village. I was interested in looking at assisted living. The person I spoke with, Latonya, was very nice, and cooperative, and she walked me down the hallway to show me the different services they offer. We ended up going into an..."
READ MORE1101 Aline St, New Orleans, LA 70115
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My husband and I were both impressed with HomeLife in the Gardens, and we would not mind being there ourselves. The staff was competent, and the woman who was the director of the place was very accomplished. She had a good mix of what they have desig..."
READ MORE813 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Roomy and comfortable. Support available 24/7. Delicious meals. Large handicap safe bathrooms. Attentive friendly RNs and care assistants. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. My family member has received excellent care..."
READ MORE5958 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
4.5
(8 reviews)
"It was beautiful. It was nicer than our current home. I don't think that you could ask for more in a facility and all the people there were very kind. The staff during the tour was very kind, very understanding, and she took her time. I didn't feel r..."
READ MORE150 Broadway, New Orleans, LA 70118
4.2
(10 reviews)
"My grandmother has experienced both independent and dependent living. It is definitely a transition going from living on your own in your home to living in an assisted living space then to dependent but the staff and family support really helps! Ther..."
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5354 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Poydras Home is very close to our house. My daughter and I can walk there and we can visit my mom often. We also know other people whose parents are there. My mom will move there on October 16. They opened a brand new memory center with 11 rooms and ..."
READ MORE2832 BURDETTE STREET, New Orleans, LA 70125
3.7
(4 reviews)
"I visited them. It's a very nice, older facility. I really liked that they offered a Catholic mass every day and communion to the residents. They could either go to the chapel or view it in their rooms. It was farther away from my home but closer to ..."
READ MORE1712 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We've decided to go with Westbank Lighthouse because it was small. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions. I liked that they have single rooms with only one person in a room. The room is a very good size, and it was also furnished. I sa..."
READ MORE858 Mouton Street, New Orleans, LA 70124
"Peristyle Lakeview House is a quaint, homey assisted living facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, close to City Park, the bird sanctuary at Co..."
READ MORE5467 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Facility is dirty. Residents are not attended to very well. Our family member was often left in bed and dirty. My family requested that our family member be taken out of bed and dressed everyday, which was completely ignored. Staff did not bath o..."
READ MORE4012 Harvard Avenue, Metairie, LA 70006
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Academy House Residential Care Homes - Harvard House only had 8 to 10 people, and they could relate to each other better, which I think would be more conducive for my aunt because she's not a big- scale type of person. It gave you more of a homey env..."
READ MORE1770 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA 70471
4.6
(25 reviews)
"I toured The Windsor Senior Living Community. I liked it because I'm an outdoor person. It looked huge inside. Like when you went into the downstairs area they took you into a side area that had a pond and a walking trail. So right inside the entire ..."
READ MORE3801 Loyola Dr, Kenner, LA 70065
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Inspired Living at Kenner was nice. It was beautiful and well-kept. The staff seemed very friendly and very informed. The community was very large. There were a lot of resources to keep the residents involved with each other and kind of connected. Th..."
READ MORE354 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
4.3
(38 reviews)
"I went to Azalea Estates of Slidell for my mom. It was a very welcoming facility. The director was very nice and very helpful as far as working with us on a budget. I got a tour of one of the one-bedroom apartments they have, and they were very spaci..."
READ MORE4112 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
4.3
(18 reviews)
"Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community is a very nice place. Everybody is friendly, and it seems to be very organized. The staff member who toured me just got straight to the point about everything, and wasn't pushy or anything like that. She gave ..."
READ MORE1414 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, LA 70471
4.3
(33 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Mandeville. It's a great community and a very nice place. Lots of sunshine and lots of private rooms. I liked it, and that they had a lot of small rooms instead of huge rooms. They're very very cheerful and the dining facility look..."
READ MORE3732 West Esplanade Ave. South, Metairie, LA 70002
4.1
(27 reviews)
"Excellent facilty for my parents. The staff is very caring and friendly. The facility is clean and well maintained. This is the best senior living facility in the Greater New Orleans area!..."
READ MORE4500 Leo Stree, Marrero, LA 70072
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was able to tour Tranquil Living. They had shared rooms, and it was nice. It was perfect until I found another place that has private rooms. The rooms here weren't as large, everything was on a smaller scale, and they had more people. They also had..."
READ MORE1422 E LA-46, Saint Bernard, LA 70085
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My uncle moved into The Village At St. Bernard. It's eight minutes from my mother's home, so my mother can visit him quite a bit. The facility is very new and clean, and we just had a really good feeling when we went in. It's really, really nice. The..."
READ MOREWith assisted living rates near $5,630 per month, New Orleans ranks as one of the most expensive places to obtain care in southern Louisiana, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This amount surpasses the state norm by around $900 and outpaces costs in many nearby cities. In Hammond, monthly fees run lower at about $4,270, and in Lafayette, facilities set rates near $3,415.
New Orleans
$5,630
Louisiana
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Houma
$6,541
Baton Rouge
$5,000
Lafayette
$3,415
Hammond
$4,270
New Orleans seniors pay about $3,973 every month for assisted living, which is approximately $47,676 annually. It’s slightly higher than the Louisiana monthly average ($3,748) by $225.
Louisiana residents may be able to receive some help in paying for assisted living services through the state’s Community Choices Waiver program, though there is typically a long wait list.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.
Assisted living facilities in New Orleans charge around $5,630 per month. This rate runs about $2,200 below the cost of nursing home care, but seniors typically spend less on nonresidential options. Home health care agencies set monthly fees near $4,385, and seniors pay roughly $1,300 for adult day health care.
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$5,630
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,787
Although New Orleans has a good balance of affordability and health care options for seniors, it never hurts to be aware of additional ways to save money. The options listed below offer a variety of help for seniors who require additional aid.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
New Orleans Public Library | Main Library: (504) 596-2570 | More than a dozen libraries fill New Orleans, including the main library on Loyola Avenue. Numerous events are available, but seniors can filter them by age group, event type and location. Events may include options such as “Ask-a-Lawyer,” notary public services and genealogy resources navigation advice. |
YMCA of Greater New Orleans | (504) 568-9622 | The YMCA of Greater New Orleans has several branch locations. Geared toward adults, YMCA Educational Services (YES!) is offered at the main library of the New Orleans Public Library. The YMCA has an Active Older Adult program with perks ranging from possible free memberships to a variety of group exercise classes and day trips. |
New Orleans Recreation Development Commission | (504) 658-3052 | Numerous senior activities are available via the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, including a National Seniors Day Celebration. Activities include senior choir for those 55 and older, senior bingo and senior dance fitness. |
The University of New Orleans Lifelong Learner Program | (888) 514-4275 | The University of New Orleans Lifelong Learner Program is open to individuals 65 and older. Although there’s a cost involved for textbooks and some fees, those who qualify and properly enroll receive free tuition. |
Loyola University New Orleans University Sports Complex | (504) 865-3030 | People 60 and older receive a 10% discount at the Loyola University New Orleans University Sports Complex. Those who graduated 50+ years ago have three discounted membership options. A variety of other membership options are available for which seniors may qualify. |
New Orleans Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
skmcsw
5.0
Review of The Suites at Algiers Point
Roomy and comfortable. Support available 24/7. Delicious meals. Large handicap safe bathrooms. Attentive friendly RNs and care assistants. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. My family member has...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Woldenberg Village
I went to Woldenberg Village. I was interested in looking at assisted living. The person I spoke with, Latonya, was very nice, and cooperative, and she walked me down the hallway to show me the...
Assisted Living
Jeff
4.0
Review of Woldenberg Village
Mom is at Woldenberg Village, and our experience has been good so far. We chose it because it was recommended by other people in the community. It was also the closest to us. The facility looks...