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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Charles, LA
Assisted living costs in Lake Charles average about $3,679 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Lake Charles. Our detailed directory has 69 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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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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31 reviews
[name removed][ is now in memory care at the Verandah. I am very pleased with the staff and miss [name removed] the entertainment leader there. I will give them a 5 on it all in that department. Also, their...
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.
Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles’ premier senior retirement community, we offer both affordable Senior Living Starting at $2,700 (Independent Living) and $3,250 (Assisted Living). Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
7.8
Review score
24 reviews
They have a 30 day respite care that allowed us to move in immediately to a completely furnished room. Nice clean well run facility. Very friendly staff. From the director down, I am able to talk to...
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.
Redefine your independence with the care you need when you need it.We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With adult residential care and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your individual needs....
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7.8
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11 reviews
My husband was only there six weeks. Those six weeks were great. The food was awesome and he enjoyed it. As a spouse, I was invited to eat with him often. The care was great. The residents were encouraged...
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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7.5
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3 reviews
Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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Cost of assisted living in Lake Charles, LA
The average cost of senior living in Lake Charles is $3,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeRidder, LA with an average of $3,148 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Charles, LA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Charles, LA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Charles
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Charles
Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
4.9
I moved into Sage Oak because I wasn’t happy with my situation at another local community. The staff at Sage Oak is more cheerful and more helpful than where I was before. And the food is GREAT – I can’t pick a favorite, because I haven’t had the same thing twice!
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Brookdale Lake Charles
4.9
What we like the most about the Brookdale Lake Charles is the awesome and caring staff. They are friendly and the environment is clean. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Brookdale Lake Charles to other families and we have already recommend them.
The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles, LA
5.0
So many activities for residents. Also, a nice pool and workout gym for residents. Barber and beauty shop.
Lake Charles assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Charles assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Charles, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
80%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Charles, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Charles, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Charles, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Charles, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Charles
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lake Charles protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Verandah Retirement Community, Brookdale Lake Charles and Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Charles, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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