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Assisted living costs in Charenton average about $4,309 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 36 communities in Charenton. Our detailed directory has 424 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Maison Jardin...Where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love.  The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Maison Jardin Senior Living, our month to month rent, without buy-in fees or long-term...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Azalea Estates of Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Charenton, LA

The average cost of senior living in Charenton is $4,309 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,394 per month.

Assisted living costs in Charenton, LA, vs. nearby cities

Charenton, LA
$4,309/mo
$4,282/mo
$4,234/mo

Assisted living costs in Charenton, LA, vs. state and national averages

Charenton, LA
$4,309/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Charenton, LA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,309/mo
$4,309/mo

Assisted living costs in Charenton, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$5,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,291/mo

Senior living costs in Charenton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Charenton, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharenton, LALouisianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,309/mo$4,183/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,309/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,144/mo$3,821/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Charenton, LA:$4,309/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Charenton, LA:$4,309/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Charenton, LA:$4,144/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Charenton, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Charenton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Charenton, LALA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Charenton, LA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Charenton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Charenton, LA$4,233/mo$4,233/mo+0.0%
Louisiana$4,214/mo$4,326/mo-2.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Charenton, LA
2024 average cost:$4,233/mo
2023 average cost:$4,233/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,214/mo
2023 average cost:$4,326/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Charenton, LA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Charenton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Charenton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Charenton

Southside Gardens in Baton Rouge, LA

4.6
Mom has settled in well at Southside Gardens and is making new friends. She enjoys the patio home type atmosphere and the smaller number of residents on site.

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

BeeHive Homes of Youngsville

5.0
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. At Williamsburg Senior Living Community and Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living, for example, the staff are described as friendly, communicative, and accommodating. In Glenncrest at Siegen, som ...
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High-quality food. Reviews often highlight the importance of food in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Williamsburg Senior Living Community, the food is described as excellent, while in Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care, meals are praised for being similar to home cooking. In The Clai ...
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Variety of activities. Communities that offer a range of activities are frequently mentioned in reviews. At Holly Court Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents participate in games, have access to entertainment, and enjoy singing and music. In The Blake at Lafayette, the activity girl organizes a range of activ ...
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Secure and clean facilities. Cleanliness and security are important factors for many families. In Barclay House of Baton Rouge, the facility is described as neat and clean, while in The Vincent, the resident feels safe due to the staff's attention to detail and the fact that they work directly for Sunrise. In Brookdale ...
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Engaging social environment. Several reviews mention the importance of socializing for residents. In Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living, residents make friends and participate in activities together. In The Blake at Lafayette, the Blake at Lafayette community helps residents make new friends and feel a sense of be ...
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Personalized care. Caring for the unique needs of residents is essential in senior living communities. In Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette, the facility is praised for offering individualized care and attention. In Garden View at New Iberia, the staff are described as attentive and supportive, while in The H ...
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Charenton review score based on 123 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 34 Charenton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charenton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Charenton review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Charenton, LA34 facilities
8.0
Baldwin, LA35 facilities
7.9
Franklin, LA34 facilities

Review subcategories for Charenton assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 123 reviews of 34 Charenton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Charenton resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Charenton, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Charenton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charenton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charenton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Charenton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Charenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charenton, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charenton assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Charenton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charenton, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charenton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charenton, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
61.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Charenton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charenton, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Charenton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Charenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charenton, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Charenton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Charenton protect seniors.
Learn about Louisiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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