Sitting west of Lake Charles in southern Louisiana, Sulphur hosts 9 assisted living communities, including 1 directly within city limits. Residents of these communities pay a median monthly fee of $4,000. In contrast, the nation's typical assisted living price is $500 higher, while the fee throughout Louisiana is $252 lower.
Below, you'll find 110 reviews reviews of Sulphur's assisted living communities. Reviewers give the communities an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars. Explore our directory to learn more.
CARING STARS WINNER
1511 S Huntington St., Sulphur, LA 70663
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I went to Stonebridge Place because my ex-husband's brother and sister-in-law already reside there. I booked an appointment because I was hoping to get him there as well. They gave me a tour. It's nice. It's one huge facility. Everybody has their own..."
$3,400
5301 Meeks Drive, Orange, TX 77632
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I've only been here less than a week in Sabine Place and I'm quarantined. I have a lot of people checking on me, the food is very good, it's clean, and everybody is really nice. I don't really know how it's gonna go because I'm quarantined for COVID...."
$3,769
CARING STARS WINNER
5851 Gray Market Drive , Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.7
(40 reviews)
"Carriage House at The Verandah was very clean. Nice, full fridge. The rooms were very nice. I liked the facility. The staff I met who gave the tour was fine. Everything was good. Their facilities were good. The size was the only drawback, really...."
$3,100
CARING STARS WINNER
2420 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.2
(36 reviews)
"We toured Brookdale Lake Charles. It's a very nice facility. In terms of luxury or appearance and comfort, it's probably above the other facility. The staff seems knowledgeable. She spent plenty of time with us. She was very knowledgeable and gave us..."
$3,253
5650 Weaver Road , Lake Charles, LA 70605
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles. I visited the memory care. It appeared to be brand new, so everything was like new. They had a chef, they had nice rooms. It is very clean and it appears to be a very nice place. The..."
$5,775
1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3.8
(6 reviews)
"The rooms at The Gardens were more like hospital rooms and very small, but the whole place was nice. They offered three meals a day, and their dining room was very nice and like a restaurant with a menu that they bring to you. They had activities and..."
$3,366
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602 Azalea Ave, Orange, TX 77630
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Heartfelt Embrace Assisted Living. It's very homey and always clean. I haven't met a staff member there that I don't like. My mom is happy and content there. She said that they spoil her. We're pleased with her being happy, and ..."
Pricing not available
3905 Kingston Place, Lake Charles, LA 70605
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My mother likes Villa Maria Retirement Center. They take good care of them. It's a nice place, and the staff is awesome and very attentive to their needs. Her room has a living room, a small kitchen, and a nice-size bedroom, but you have to go to the..."
Pricing not available
800 Avenue J, Lake Charles, LA 70615
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My aunt was in Cedarwood Manor and she was there because she had a couple of friends who were there. It was a relatively nice facility and her food was really good, as far as she was concerned. They had little rooms there for activities. ..."
Pricing not available
Assisted Living
Vivian
5.0
Review of Stonebridge Place
I went to Stonebridge Place because my ex-husband's brother and sister-in-law already reside there. I booked an appointment because I was hoping to get him there as well. They gave me a tour. It's...
Assisted Living
Tammie
4.0
Review of Stonebridge Place
I toured Stonebridge Place. The staff was nice. The place itself was nice looking and clean. It seemed a little small on the inside. The apartment was just like a little studio apartment. It just...
Assisted Living
J
4.0
Review of Stonebridge Place
I've been at Stonebridge Place for the past three years. It was a real nice place to live. I liked it, but some changes were made with the staff and the administrator in the last year and things...
The typical price of assisted living in Sulphur ranks $252 higher than Louisiana's cost. In contrast, the city is $500 cheaper than the national median. Nearby areas show a wide price range. Assisted living residents in Lafayette pay about $150 less per month, while those in Baton Rouge pay around $125 more. Meanwhile, to the northeast, Alexandria seniors have the most affordable rate at $2,900 per month.
Sulphur
$4,000
Louisiana
$3,748
United States
$4,500
Lafayette
$3,850
Alexandria
$2,900
Baton Rouge
$4,125
Bloomington
$5,160
Sulphur's median price of assisted living stands at $4,000 per month.
Eligible Sulphur, Louisiana seniors can look to a number of government assistance programs to help with the cost of an ALF, including the Community Choices Waiver (CCW) and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
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 communities in Sulphur charge moderate monthly prices compared to other senior care options in the city. In-home care costs about $91 less per month, offering seniors one-on-one living support in their private residences. Home health care also comes in at $91 cheaper and provides personal support in addition to light medical care. Conversely, nursing home care costs about $1,887 more per month than assisted living because it includes higher-level personal care assistance and 24/7 health monitoring.
In-Home Care
$3,909
Home Health Care
$3,909
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,887
Note: Data for Sulphur was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lake Charles, was used instead.
Sulphur and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Sulphur, please visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.
Sulphur 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.
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