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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bivens, LA
The cost of independent living in Bivens is about $3,556 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 427 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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Overall the experience has been great and the cleanliness is pretty good. The staff are wonderful and the quality of care is very good. Meals were great and flexibility of foods to fit mom's diet were...
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.
Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...
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9.8
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131 reviews
Staff is always there to help! [name removed] is awesome very kind and caring!?? I feel like they all go far and beyond their job duties the only thing I think that should be done is a cover over the court...
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.
Lucas Place is an award winning assisted living community in Beaumont, Texas. Beaumont is known for its many museums, the South Texas State Fair, Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest and the annual Dog Jam rock concerts. We provide outings and transportation so that residents can enjoy these community...
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77 reviews
Our Mom is 85 years old and has never lived alone, she was very scared when she first move into Collier Park. But within a month she is very happy. She has her own apartment, she has made friends of her...
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.
See Yourself HereIf you're looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. In choosing Collier Park, you can rest easy knowing that your lifestyle and your interests will be catered to and your expectations exceeded. With a variety...
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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...
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What I like the most The Villages of Imperial Point is the overall ambience, it's like living in a resort. I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
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7.8
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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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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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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
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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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Staff is always so pleasant, upbeat, and helpful at Stonebridge! You can tell they're happy to be there. I would rate them at a 10 if I could! Dining is fabulous. The food always smells so wonderful. I've...
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.
Celebrating life and new beginnings is something that happens every day at Stonebridge Place. While our residents receive assistance they need and develop new friendships, your loved one will have access to special programs and services leading to a rich and fulfilling life. We provide a positive...
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This has been a great home for my husband. I would very highly recommend it. The director is absolutely wonderful. The staff treats my husband with respect and he is so well taken care of. Thank you for...
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.
Serenity Assisted Living provides a caring community for seniors that is located in Beaumont, TX. The city of Beaumont has much to offer, including great roadside attractions, shopping, and dining. Those who enjoy spending time outside will find that the city's parks have much to offer. Residents...
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22 reviews
My sister is whom I have in the facility. The staff is nice and most seem to want to help her when she needs it. She seems to have problems with her TV quite often. It's an operator problem not the TV....
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.
Sabine Place is located in Orange, Texas. We are conveniently located on the beautiful Texas and Louisiana border with easy access to I-10. With the many lakes and forests surrounding Orange, there are ample opportunities for nature walks, bird watching and water recreation. Orange also has many...
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.
Searching for the right assisted living community may raise many questions that need immediate answers. At Kingsley Place at Lake Charles, we understand and we can help. There comes a time when a little help with simple everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved...
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, 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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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 independent living in Bivens, LA
The average cost of senior living in Bivens is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anacoco, LA with an average of $2,467 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bivens, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bivens, LA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bivens, LA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bivens
Recent reviews for independent living in Bivens
Collier Park in Beaumont, TX
4.6
I like being here my apartment is nice it's a good place to be and the value for cost gets a 5+. Based on the experience I have had, I would recommend Collier Park to other families
Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
5.0
Just wish I had moved him sooner. We really like the hominess. I felt like I was a part of the family. I was always welcome to dine with him. His last meal was Thanksgiving and I fed him and I also had a plate. He enjoyed their food. They quickly learned his likes and dislikes. They do need ...
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The Villages of Imperial Pointe in Lake Charles, LA
5.0
I am currently a resident at The Villages of Imperial Pointe and everything has been great for me here at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The amenities that they offer here are amazing and so are the other residents, the apartments, and the meals. I definitely ...
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Bivens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bivens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bivens, 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 Bivens 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 Bivens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bivens, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bivens 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 Bivens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bivens, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bivens 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 Bivens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bivens, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Dowlen Oaks, Lucas Court and Collier Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bivens, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Bivens, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bivens, Louisiana are Brookdale Dowlen Oaks and Lucas Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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