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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Opelousas, LA for 2024

 

The small city of Opelousas, LA. has a reputation for French colonial architecture and a zydeco music tradition. Seniors requiring specialized medical assistance and 24-hour care can choose from 3 nursing home facilities in the area. Those who want to stay at home, need occasional assistance or seek a community with lifestyle amenities should explore assisted living and in-home care options.

In our guide, you'll find 47 reviews reviews of Opelousas-area nursing homes, which local reviewers give an average rating of stars.

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Nursing Home Facilities in Opelousas, Louisiana

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Nursing Home Costs in Opelousas

 

The median monthly cost of nursing home care in Opelousas is $5,272 for a semi-private room and $5,870 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

At $5,272, the cost of nursing home care in Opelousas falls below the national median of $7,908 and the typical state expense of $5,759 per month. Looking at other Louisiana cities, nursing homes charge more in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, at $5,931 and $5,627, respectively. Additionally, the monthly price of nursing care in Opelousas is $112 less than Shreveport and $264 lower than Alexandria.

Opelousas

$5,272

Louisiana

$5,759

United States

$7,908

New Orleans

$5,931

Shreveport

$5,384

Baton Rouge

$5,627

Alexandria

$5,536

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Opelousas, seniors have access to various care options, including skilled nursing, home care and assisted living facilities. Personal assistance and companionship in a familiar space are available through in-home care at an approximate cost of $3,813 per month. For the same monthly expense, home health care extends the offerings of in-home care to include medical assistance. Assisted living communities present a less expensive alternative to nursing homes by $1,422, offering personal care and lifestyle amenities within a residential environment. 

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Assisted Living Facility

$3,850

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,272

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$5,870

Note: Data for Opelousas, LA was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lafayette, LA, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Opelousas

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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.

 

  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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