Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, known for its Creole cuisine and many festivals, is a bustling city that has a lot to offer seniors. The city is home to almost 250,000 people, approximately 13.8% of whom are aged 65 and older. Seniors can receive medical care at several area clinics and hospitals, including Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Those who require nursing home care can benefit from costs that are lower than the national average. The U.S. average monthly cost of a semiprivate room is $7,756, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, while seniors in Lafayette Parish pay only $5,627.
Nursing home care is most appropriate for seniors who require skilled nursing care or have complex medical needs. Staff at these facilities provide around-the-clock supervision and assistance with activities of daily living. Those who are still able to function independently or need occasional assistance may be better suited for home health care or assisted living.
This guide takes a look at nursing home costs in Lafayette Parish and compares those costs to rates in nearby cities and other types of senior care. It also provides information about local resources that serve area seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Lafayette Parish, LA
2500 E. SIMCOE STREET, Lafayette, LA, 70501
My mom is a resident at River Oaks Retirement Manor. I’m very impressed with it. It is an older place, but it is very well maintained and well cared for. I’m also impressed with the staff. They are su
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My mom is a resident at River Oaks Retirement Manor. I’m very impressed with it. It is an older place, but it is very well maintained and well cared for. I’m also impressed with the staff. They are superb. From the staff who cleans the room, the people who do the therapy, the nurses to CNAs, they are all very diligent and appear to be devoted. I have yet to encounter anyone who has not been fully up to the task. The food is definitely a plus. My mom has gone from pureed diet back to solid diet within the last week or so, but with the two or three meals I had eaten with her, I was very impressed with the food. For activities, they’ll have group therapy where they throw a ball around and some bingo. Mother’s Day was very nicely done with live entertainment.
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My mom is a resident at River Oaks Retirement Manor. I’m very impressed with it. It is an older place, but it is very well maintained and well cared for. I’m also impressed with the staff. They are su
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My mom is a resident at River Oaks Retirement Manor. I’m very impressed with it. It is an older place, but it is very well maintained and well cared for. I’m also impressed with the staff. They are superb. From the staff who cleans the room, the people who do the therapy, the nurses to CNAs, they are all very diligent and appear to be devoted. I have yet to encounter anyone who has not been fully up to the task. The food is definitely a plus. My mom has gone from pureed diet back to solid diet within the last week or so, but with the two or three meals I had eaten with her, I was very impressed with the food. For activities, they’ll have group therapy where they throw a ball around and some bingo. Mother’s Day was very nicely done with live entertainment.
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103 W Martial Avenue, Lafayette, LA, 70508
Cornerstone Village South, Inc. sits in Lafayette, Louisiana. This facility is near a number of restaurants and Elysian Fields Park. Cornerstone Village South, Inc. is known for its southern hospitali
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Cornerstone Village South, Inc. sits in Lafayette, Louisiana. This facility is near a number of restaurants and Elysian Fields Park. Cornerstone Village South, Inc. is known for its southern hospitality, and each apartment has a full kitchen/dining area, bedroom, living space and patio access. All meals are planned by a registered dietitian and created by a professional chef. Caregivers are trained to aid with all levels of assistance including housekeeping, bathing and dining. Seniors can also enjoy the relaxing spa room whirlpool. The facility has its own salon with a full range of grooming services available.
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Cornerstone Village South, Inc. sits in Lafayette, Louisiana. This facility is near a number of restaurants and Elysian Fields Park. Cornerstone Village South, Inc. is known for its southern hospitali
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Cornerstone Village South, Inc. sits in Lafayette, Louisiana. This facility is near a number of restaurants and Elysian Fields Park. Cornerstone Village South, Inc. is known for its southern hospitality, and each apartment has a full kitchen/dining area, bedroom, living space and patio access. All meals are planned by a registered dietitian and created by a professional chef. Caregivers are trained to aid with all levels of assistance including housekeeping, bathing and dining. Seniors can also enjoy the relaxing spa room whirlpool. The facility has its own salon with a full range of grooming services available.
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418 Albertson Parkway, Broussard, LA, 70518
Camelot of Broussard is nestled in Broussard, Louisiana, off of Albertson Parkway, close to restaurants and the Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course. The facility is praised by loved ones for its caring and d
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Camelot of Broussard is nestled in Broussard, Louisiana, off of Albertson Parkway, close to restaurants and the Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course. The facility is praised by loved ones for its caring and dedicated staff and the clean, comfortable surroundings. Visitors and residents enjoy the dining hall’s good food, and residents note the spacious living areas: apartments include kitchenettes, large bathrooms and closets. Residents stay entertained with activities like Bingo, movies and chair exercises. Camelot of Broussard also provides residents with transportation to doctors appointments, church, the library and shopping at Walmart and Walgreens.
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Camelot of Broussard is nestled in Broussard, Louisiana, off of Albertson Parkway, close to restaurants and the Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course. The facility is praised by loved ones for its caring and d
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Camelot of Broussard is nestled in Broussard, Louisiana, off of Albertson Parkway, close to restaurants and the Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course. The facility is praised by loved ones for its caring and dedicated staff and the clean, comfortable surroundings. Visitors and residents enjoy the dining hall’s good food, and residents note the spacious living areas: apartments include kitchenettes, large bathrooms and closets. Residents stay entertained with activities like Bingo, movies and chair exercises. Camelot of Broussard also provides residents with transportation to doctors appointments, church, the library and shopping at Walmart and Walgreens.
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903 CENTER STREET, Lafayette, LA, 70501
I have a friend at Amelia Manor. It is a very clean facility. They have a very caring nurse practitioner. The DON is very approachable. It’s in a quiet location. Home cooked Cajun meals
I have a friend at Amelia Manor. It is a very clean facility. They have a very caring nurse practitioner. The DON is very approachable. It’s in a quiet location. Home cooked Cajun meals
306 Sydney Martin Road, Lafayette, LA, 70507
Absolutely disgusting
Rude staff
Uncaring and control freak staff
Leadership there is profoundly dysfunctional
Absolutely disgusting
Rude staff
Uncaring and control freak staff
Leadership there is profoundly dysfunctional
406 ST JULIEN STREET, Lafayette, LA, 70506
This is nursing home/assisted living facility that is maintain mostly by retired nuns. The nursing and care facility is very well kept and the certified nursing assistants adhere to a strict policy wh
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This is nursing home/assisted living facility that is maintain mostly by retired nuns. The nursing and care facility is very well kept and the certified nursing assistants adhere to a strict policy when it comes to taking care of the residentd here. Many of the residents here all also retired nuns that merely cannot care for themselves. With that being said, the staff and the residents usually a familiar with one another prior to the resident being admitted to the facility. Also the staff at this facility is aged and can be quite set in there ways when it comes to healthcare. On the down side, the rooms are for a single resident but are very small and difficult to maneuver through when needed.
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This is nursing home/assisted living facility that is maintain mostly by retired nuns. The nursing and care facility is very well kept and the certified nursing assistants adhere to a strict policy wh
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This is nursing home/assisted living facility that is maintain mostly by retired nuns. The nursing and care facility is very well kept and the certified nursing assistants adhere to a strict policy when it comes to taking care of the residentd here. Many of the residents here all also retired nuns that merely cannot care for themselves. With that being said, the staff and the residents usually a familiar with one another prior to the resident being admitted to the facility. Also the staff at this facility is aged and can be quite set in there ways when it comes to healthcare. On the down side, the rooms are for a single resident but are very small and difficult to maneuver through when needed.
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2707 KALISTE SALOOM ROAD, Lafayette, LA, 70508
My mother was at this facility for over 6 years and had dementia and was bed-ridden.. The nurses took great care of her and we were able to visit any time we wanted to.
Community was clean and food w
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My mother was at this facility for over 6 years and had dementia and was bed-ridden.. The nurses took great care of her and we were able to visit any time we wanted to.
Community was clean and food was good.
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My mother was at this facility for over 6 years and had dementia and was bed-ridden.. The nurses took great care of her and we were able to visit any time we wanted to.
Community was clean and food w
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My mother was at this facility for over 6 years and had dementia and was bed-ridden.. The nurses took great care of her and we were able to visit any time we wanted to.
Community was clean and food was good.
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240 ARCENEAUX ROAD, Carencro, LA, 70520
1511 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA, 70506
1005 Eraste Landry Road, Lafayette, LA, 70506
Nursing Home Costs in Lafayette Parish, LA
In Lafayette Parish, seniors pay $5,627 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, on average, while a private room costs $5,880.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Lafayette Parish is about $2,000 cheaper than the national median. However, it’s about $100 more expensive than the Louisiana state average. Compared to surrounding cities, Lafayette Parish is in the middle when it comes to nursing home care costs. Alexandria and Baton Rouge are both slightly cheaper, costing an average of $5,536 and $5,597, respectively, but Lake Charles and Houma are both more expensive, with respective monthly costs of $5,880 and $6,068.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Nursing home care is generally the most expensive type of senior care because it provides around-the-clock monitoring. In Lafayette Parish, a private nursing home room costs around $5,880, and a semiprivate room costs an average of $5,627. However, there are other types of care that can be much more affordable for seniors who don’t yet require that level of care. Assisted living is much cheaper at $3,850 per month, as are home care and home health care, which cost an average of $3,051 and $3,194 per month, respectively. Adult day health care is the least expensive care option at $1,083 per month.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Note: Data for Lafayette Parish was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lafayette, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Lafayette Parish, LA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Lafayette Parish, LA
Seniors in Lafayette Parish who are trying to stay at home as long as possible but still need assistance may find some of the following resources helpful.
The Lafayette Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization that focuses on connecting area seniors with services and resources, so they can stay at home for as long as possible. It hosts community events that seniors can attend and provides other services, such as nutritional information, transportation services and material assistance with food and medical items.
The Cajun Area Agency on Aging helps Lafayette Parish seniors connect with services, such as the SenioRx Program, which provides discounts and assistance with medications. Other services it can connect seniors to include those that provide legal advice and counseling and transportation.
PACE Lafayette is another area organization dedicated to helping seniors stay out of nursing care for as long as possible. Services include recreational therapy, nutrition counseling and rehabilitation services. To qualify, seniors must be aged 55 or older, meet the requirements for admission into a nursing home, live in the Lafayette area and meet certain medical care requirements.
