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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Tammany Parish County, LA

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The cost of independent living in St Tammany Parish County is about $3,335 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options.

Read 779 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 New Orleans, Covington and Mandeville.

St Tammany Parish County Independent Living Facilities | 779 Reviews

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Photo of The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands
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This facility was new when we moved mom in. Of course, there were some bumps along the way and we understood that. They had a high turnover with staff. The care was good, but I feel like some of the staff...
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.
The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands is a family-owned and operated senior living community in beautiful Gulfport, Mississippi. Offering a comforting blend of Southern hospitality and thoughtful amenities, our senior care community is a place where you or your loved one can experience joy and...
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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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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality and...
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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 New Country Living
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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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.
Photo of Forest Towers East Apartments
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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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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Photo of Cypress Cove Apartments
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: 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: 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
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.
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: 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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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.
Those who enjoy living near historic New Orleans, LA will enjoy Tivoli Place Apartments. With easy access to downtown dining and the events offered by this renown city, Tivoli Place features one or two bedroom Senior apartments for those 55 and older who want to be where the action is. Surrounded...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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.
Photo of Wynhoven Apartments
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: 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.
Photo of The Village at St. Bernard
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 St Tammany Parish County, LA

The average cost of senior living in St Tammany Parish County is $3,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Orleans, LA with an average of $2,652 per month.

Independent living costs in St Tammany Parish County, LA, vs. nearby counties

St Tammany Parish County, LA
$3,335/mo

Independent living costs in St Tammany Parish County, LA, vs. state and national averages

St Tammany Parish County, LA
$3,335/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in St Tammany Parish County, LA, vs. other senior living options

$5,687/mo
Independent Living
$3,335/mo

Senior living costs in St Tammany Parish County 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: St Tammany Parish County, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Tammany Parish County, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,335/mo$2,944/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,237/mo$4,542/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,687/mo$5,813/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
St Tammany Parish County, LA:$3,335/mo
Louisiana:$2,944/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
St Tammany Parish County, LA:$4,237/mo
Louisiana:$4,542/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
St Tammany Parish County, LA:$5,687/mo
Louisiana:$5,813/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in St Tammany Parish County, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in St Tammany Parish County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in St Tammany Parish County, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Tammany Parish County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Tammany Parish County, LA$3,188/mo$2,873/mo+10.9%
Louisiana$2,896/mo$2,628/mo+10.2%
National$3,141/mo$2,974/mo+5.6%
St Tammany Parish County, LA
2024 average cost:$3,188/mo
2023 average cost:$2,873/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$2,896/mo
2023 average cost:$2,628/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$2,974/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Tammany Parish County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Tammany Parish County

The Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA

5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to others.

Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

The Retreat at Covington

5.0
During the few months our loved one has been there, the feedback we have heard about the meals is that they are great. The activities are back to normal the residents are able to go on outings again. The staff members would be higher than 5 stars they are so friendly. We were just amazed in the ...
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St Tammany Parish County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Tammany Parish County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Tammany Parish County, 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 St Tammany Parish County 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 St Tammany Parish County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Tammany Parish County, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in St Tammany Parish County 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 St Tammany Parish County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Tammany Parish County, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Tammany Parish County 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 St Tammany Parish County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Tammany Parish County, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Mandeville, Oak Park Village at Slidell and Avanti Senior Living at Covington are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Tammany Parish County, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 56 independent living facilities near St Tammany Parish County, Louisiana. See the full list.
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