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The cost of independent living in Bayou Chene is about $3,735 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 457 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Bayou Chene Independent Living Facilities | 457 Reviews

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Photo of Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette
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Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations.  Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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It is a very friendly staff. They seem to really care about the residents.My mom is not crazy about the food. She feels it may be prepared off sight and brought in. One reason my mom chose Azalea Estates is...
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.
The Azalea Estates of New Iberia provide a modern, beautiful place to call home set on acres of well cared for landscapes in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tucked into a peaceful setting, but within minutes of New Iberia's shopping area, our assisted living community offers a wide range of benefits to...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Camelot of Broussard
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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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
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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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Azalea Estates of Gonzales
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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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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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.
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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
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.

Cost of independent living in Bayou Chene, LA

The average cost of senior living in Bayou Chene is $3,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maringouin, LA with an average of $3,110 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Chene, LA vs. nearby cities

Bayou Chene, LA
$3,735/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Chene, LA vs. the state and national average

Bayou Chene, LA
$3,735/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bayou Chene vs. other types of senior living

$3,957/mo
Independent Living
$3,735/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bayou Chene, LA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,005/mo
Studio
$4,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,220/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,820/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bayou Chene over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bayou Chene

Recent reviews for independent living in Bayou Chene

Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA

4.9
Oakwood Village was warm and welcoming to my mom. The staff were upbeat and helpful during the transition. This includes the aides, nurses, and housekeeping staff. The residents are happy and very friendly. The overall atmosphere is great. Mom loves the food and the staff are very accommodating ...
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Garden View at New Iberia

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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Bayou Chene independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bayou Chene independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bayou Chene partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bayou Chene, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.3%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bayou Chene independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bayou Chene communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bayou Chene, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bayou Chene independent 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 independent living communities in Bayou Chene offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bayou Chene, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
59%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46%
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Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bayou Chene, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Bayou Chene, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bayou Chene, Louisiana are Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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