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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Louisiana is $2,778, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Thomas area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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: 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, 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.
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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: 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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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.
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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.
      We are an independent living retirement community for senior adults age 62 and older.60 apartments are Market Rent40 apartments are HUD subsidized and are income restricted.            
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.
HaloHavens is a 15-bed, assisted living that is family owned and operated. Beautiful, countryside setting with a cozy feel. This family has dedicated themselves to you. Feel assured to know that Jaci King, registered nurse (voted RN Best of SouthWest 2022), is the owner/operator of HaloHavens to...
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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
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Thomas, LA

The average cost of senior living in Louisiana is $2,778 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Louisiana vs. 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 state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeLouisianaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,778/mo$3,520/mo21.1% below national median
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$5,830/mo24.0% below national median
Memory Care$5,623/mo$6,999/mo19.7% below national median
Independent Living
Louisiana:$2,778/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:21.1% below national median
Assisted Living
Louisiana:$4,429/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:24.0% below national median
Memory Care
Louisiana:$5,623/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:19.7% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Thomas

Recent reviews for independent living in Thomas

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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Azalea Estates of Slidell

5.0
This is a nice community and the staff is outstanding and very caring to his needs. The menu is appealing, and he has liked most of the meals that are offered. They do offer a lot of great activities for him to participate. They should concern and they take him to doctor's appointments. We would ...
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Thomas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thomas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thomas, 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 Thomas 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 Thomas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thomas, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thomas 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 Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thomas, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thomas 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 Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thomas, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living, Brookdale Mandeville and Avanti Senior Living at Covington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thomas, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Thomas, Louisiana. See the full list.
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