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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mer Rouge, LA
The cost of independent living in Mer Rouge is about $2,731 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 77 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Monroe, Bastrop and Sterlington.
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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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33 reviews
The team is great. They are kind and caring. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had .
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.
Savannah Court of Bastrop is an assisted living memory care community that is located in the urban city of Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Our community is located right in the outskirts of the city thus the residents experience both urban and rural life balanced effectively. Bastrop city...
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22 Floor plans available
2.0
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37 reviews
The community is very clean and the staff that took us around on the tour were super friendly. From what we have seen of the meals when we visit they do seem great.
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.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe is an assisted living community in the city of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Our bravura community is located close to the banks of river Ouachita with fresh water trickling with a calming breeze always. West Monroe is ideal for meditation and...
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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.
Bond House Apartments are located in the great town of Bastrop, LA nestled in a scenic part of town. Bond House has a great walking trail around the entire property so you can get some fresh air and exercise for you or your pet. The apartments feature amenities that you can’t often find in...
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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 Gardens of Somerset, an 18-acre community located in Sterlington, LA, is designed to bring unparalleled living options to Ouachita Parish for older adults. Centered around outstanding architecture, The Gardens of Somerset will offer community members independent living, assisted living and...
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Our experience with Azalea Estates has been very good overall. They have Friendly staff, and I appreciate that it appears to be a nice, clean facility. The food isn't impressive, but it seems to be...
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 home like setting of Azalea Estates of Monroe, an assisted living community in Monroe, Louisiana makes it the ideal place to call home. Truly a Southern style home, it sits on a beautifully landscaped area and features spacious rooms. And, it's prominent location in Monroe ensures the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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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.
The Rosemont is a licensed Assisted Living and Memory Support community that goes beyond just personal assistance. When seniors want quality, respect and dignity, they choose The Rosemont. The Rosemont is proud to be one of the first true assisted living and Memory Care communities in...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Strong is right in Strong, Arkansas and is within a very convenient driving distance to many nearby stores, homes and other hot spot locations. Our assisted living facility is a prime location for elderly residents who need to live in a secure, safe and highly private area....
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The overall is pretty good. Not much to do, pretty quiet, meals seem to be fine, people are friendly (including the staff). Everything is always clean, no issues there. The staff is always friendly, ready 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.
Assisted Living is designed for seniors who may have difficulty with activities of daily living. The Arbor provides a way of living for seniors who seek independence and privacy, yet have concerns for housekeeping, lawn maintenance, activities, personal nutrition, as well as assistance with...
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Cost of independent living in Mer Rouge, LA
The average cost of senior living in Mer Rouge is $2,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tallulah, LA with an average of $1,285 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mer Rouge, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mer Rouge, LA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Mer Rouge
Recent reviews for independent living in Mer Rouge
The Arbors and Terrace of Ruston
4.9
We chose The Arbors & Terrace of Ruston because I knew a few people that worked here and we know several of the people that live here as well. When we visited for our tour it was just a no brainer for my parents, they loved it right away. The apartments are a really good size, we were able to ...
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Savannah Court of Bastrop
4.0
I really like living here. The management is nice in fact they're all great. The employees are nice and friendly. It's just a nice place to be.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe
4.0
The food is most times horrible. All the residents complain among themselves. For the monthly fees, the food should be outstanding. I've been in the food industry – it's not difficult to prepare "good" meals for a reasonable cost. Quarantine is unreasonable!
Mer Rouge independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mer Rouge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mer Rouge, 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 Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mer Rouge, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mer Rouge, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mer Rouge, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Savannah Court of Bastrop, Savannah Grand of West Monroe and Bond House Apts are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mer Rouge, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Mer Rouge, Louisiana. See the full list.
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