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The cost of independent living in Henderson is about $3,203 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options.

Read 532 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lafayette, Youngsville and Breaux Bridge.

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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: 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.
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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My mother-in-law is in good hands & well taken care of. Thank you for all you do
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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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...
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.
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: 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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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: 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: 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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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.
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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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Henderson, LA

The average cost of senior living in Henderson is $3,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maringouin, LA with an average of $2,743 per month.

Independent living costs in Henderson, LA, vs. state and national averages

Henderson, LA
$3,203/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Henderson, LA, vs. other senior living options

$5,582/mo
Independent Living
$3,203/mo

Independent living costs in Henderson, LA, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,841/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,608/mo

Senior living costs in Henderson 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: Henderson, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHenderson, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,203/mo$2,778/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,645/mo$4,429/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,582/mo$5,623/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Henderson, LA:$3,203/mo
Louisiana:$2,778/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Henderson, LA:$4,645/mo
Louisiana:$4,429/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Henderson, LA:$5,582/mo
Louisiana:$5,623/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Henderson

Recent reviews for independent living in Henderson

The Blake at Lafayette

4.8
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families

The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

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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Henderson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Henderson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Henderson, 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 Henderson 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 Henderson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Henderson, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Henderson 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 Henderson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Henderson, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Henderson 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 Henderson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Henderson, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
47.6%
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Brookdale Lafayette, Whealdon Estates by Barclay House and Sunrise of Baton Rouge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Henderson, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Henderson, Louisiana. See the full list.
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