Maison Orleans Healthcare Of New Orleans
1420 General, New Orleans, LA, 70115
Metairie is the largest census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The community has a growing population of seniors, who represent nearly 20% of its over 143,000 residents. Seniors who call the area home can access several medical facilities, including the East Jefferson General Hospital and the Tulane Lakeside Hospital. Another benefit of being a Metairie resident is the area’s low cost of nursing home care. The average cost here is just $5,931 per month, which is $1,825 below the U.S. norm of $7,756.
Nursing homes offer the highest level of care available outside a hospital setting. Residents of nursing facilities receive 24/7 supervision and assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating. The facilities are staffed by trained aides and skilled nurses who take care of residents’ medical needs, such as chronic illness care and medication management. Seniors who require help with some activities of daily living but are otherwise independent may benefit from looking into less-costly services, such as home care or assisted living.
This guide offers information on local nursing home costs compared with nearby areas and other types of senior care. It also features a list of helpful programs and resources for seniors in Metairie.
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1420 General, New Orleans, LA, 70115
Metairie residents pay $5,931 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, while the cost of a private room averages $6,388.
At $5,931 per month, the cost for nursing home care in Metairie is almost $400 higher than the state average of $5,536, but when compared with the U.S. median of $7,756, it’s $1,825 lower. The cost of skilled nursing care in Metairie is over $300 more than what facilities charge in Baton Rouge ($5,597) and Lafayette ($5,627). Costs are significantly lower in Hammond, where the average rate is $5,019 per month. To the southwest in Houma, nursing homes charge an average of $6,068, which is $137 more than in Metairie.
Metairie
$5,931
Louisiana
$5,536
The United States
$7,756
Hammond
$5,019
Baton Rouge
$5,597
Lafayette
$5,627
Houma
$6,068
Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of care for seniors, which is why they’re the most expensive option in Metairie. Those who don’t need constant supervision and skilled medical support may opt for assisted living at a median monthly cost of $4,163. Home care and home health care services cost an average of $3,909. Adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care available in the area, at a cost of just $1,235 per month.
Home care
$3,909
Home health care
$3,909
Adult day health care
$1,235
Assisted living
$4,163
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,931
Nursing home (private room)
$6,388
Note: Care cost data for Metairie was not available, so data for the closest city, New Orleans, was used instead.
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.
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.
Seniors in Metairie can benefit from a number of programs and services to help with various aspects of their long-term care. Some of these provide assistance to nursing home residents and their family members, while others may help seniors remain at home longer and delay the move to a nursing facility.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Jefferson Council on Aging | (504) 888-5880 | The Jefferson Council on Aging is the local Area Agency on Aging serving residents in Jefferson Parish. The council offers an array of services to help seniors identify supportive services and receive the care they need. Eligible older adults may benefit from case management, information and referrals, transportation, wellness programming and free home-delivered meals. |
Louisiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (504) 909-0672 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a statewide advocacy program that investigates and mediates complaints and works to ensure nursing home residents’ rights are being upheld. Metairie seniors and their family members can contact their local ombudsman to discuss concerns they have about a facility. The ombudsman can also help families find a suitable long-term care facility for their loved one. |
Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 635-1437 | Trained counselors with the SHIIP program can provide Medicare-eligible seniors in Metairie with free, unbiased advice about their health insurance coverage options. Information and enrollment assistance is available for Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug coverage. |
Nursing Homes
Rhonda
5
Review of St Anthony's Nursing Home
My dad moved into St. Anthony's Nursing Home. The place is pretty old. But as far as the care, I feel like the care is very good. The staff is very nice and very reliable. They call me for...
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Zoe E
1
Review of Metairie Health Care Center
Did NOT provide adequate care for my father and rehab was next to nothing. It was really depressing to see how people there live and there were multiple people calling out for help that got ignored.
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Deanna
4
Review of Metairie Health Care Center
My mother is in Metairie Health Care Center. Overall, I'm very pleased. I think the nurses are very attentive. She was in a different nursing home before coming to Metairie Health Care, and it was...