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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Harlem, LA

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Assisted living costs in Harlem average about $4,912 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in Harlem. Our detailed directory has 536 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Gretna, Chalmette and Saint Bernard.

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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Photo of Old Metairie Gardens I/II
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Old Metairie Gardens I & II are beautiful homes situated side by side on a quiet oak lined street a few blocks from Metairie Road. Our homes offer elegantly appointed common areas that serve as warm welcoming spaces for residents to relax and entertain. Spacious private bedrooms and smartly...
Photo of St. Michael's Assisted Living
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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Peristyle Residences Richland House is a spacious and elegant Metairie assisted living residential home which serves 8 residents and offers all private rooms. A trio of pine trees line the front yard and provide shade as you enter the home along the landscaped path. A lovely foyer opens into...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to enjoy all of the benefits that assisted living can provide without giving up the privacy and comfort of your own home? At Peristyle Residences Beau Maison, the best of both worlds is at your fingertips. We offer senior care services in a true residence that larger...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Peristyle Lake Louise is a beautiful assisted living home for seniors from Peristyle Residences. Located just across West Esplanade from East Jefferson General Hospital, Peristyle Lake Louise is convenient, secure and luxurious. The open floorplan and spacious living areas are perfect for...
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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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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality and...
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Cost of assisted living in Harlem, LA

The average cost of senior living in Harlem is $4,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slidell, LA with an average of $4,214 per month.

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

Harlem, LA
$4,912/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,912/mo
$5,731/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,809/mo
Studio
$4,136/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,078/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo

Senior living costs in Harlem 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: Harlem, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarlem, LALouisianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,912/mo$4,429/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,731/mo$5,623/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,549/mo$2,778/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Harlem, LA:$4,912/mo
Louisiana:$4,429/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Harlem, LA:$5,731/mo
Louisiana:$5,623/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Harlem, LA:$2,549/mo
Louisiana:$2,778/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Harlem, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Harlem 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.

Harlem, LALA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Harlem, LA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Harlem 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 average 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
Harlem, LA$4,592/mo$4,218/mo+8.9%
Louisiana$4,525/mo$4,302/mo+5.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Harlem, LA
2024 average cost:$4,592/mo
2023 average cost:$4,218/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,525/mo
2023 average cost:$4,302/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Harlem, 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 Harlem.

What families are saying about assisted living in Harlem

Recent reviews for assisted living in Harlem

Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living in Slidell, LA

5.0
At Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living, the facility is clean, and most importantly, my loved one seems to be thriving and happy there. Would highly recommend.

Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community in Jefferson, LA

5.0
time there he likes the meals and everyone is very nice The facility is clean and well managed, and the services are extremely well priced for the quality. I’m really glad that we made this decision for my dad. He has really adapted extremely well to living at the facility, which is really ...
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Azalea Estates of Slidell

4.0
Everything is going fine with this facility and my sister really seems to like it. We ended up picking this facility for a number of reasons. The most important reason is that I have a friend who works in the nursing home business and this one came well recommended. The other reason is that it’s ...
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Harlem review score based on 86 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 33 Harlem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Harlem 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

Harlem review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Harlem, LA33 facilities
7.7
Jean Lafitte, LA27 facilities
8.0
Gretna, LA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Harlem 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 86 reviews of 33 Harlem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Harlem 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.
Harlem, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Harlem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harlem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harlem, 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 Harlem 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 Harlem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harlem, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Harlem 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 Harlem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harlem, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harlem 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 Harlem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harlem, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Harlem 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 Harlem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harlem, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harlem 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 Harlem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harlem, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
75.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Harlem

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 Harlem protect seniors.
Learn about Louisiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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