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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Velma, LA
The cost of independent living in Velma is about $3,703 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options. Read 828 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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9.9
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45 reviews
The cleanliness and the staff is good and they have long term retention, warm and caring atmosphere. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.9
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45 reviews
Food quality and choices could be improved upon. I like that I feel safe with my mom at this facility. I like that they know the clients and will report any variations immediately
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.
Sunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community situated in the lovely cultural capital of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is one state that has increasingly been an independent setup and it has been incredibly endowed with French culture and customs. This...
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9.7
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50 reviews
The people here are really nice from the staff to the residents. My mom loves that the housekeepers are 20+ year employees that really get to know the residents. They will even check on you if you don't...
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.
Whealdon Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge, you'll enjoy all the warmth, culture and southern hospitality of our beautiful estate. Residents can enjoy the quiet life while being just minutes away from wonderful...
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9.6
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80 reviews
They could improve on activities by having a more formal program to keep their residents engaged. However, the best things are the staff are very good and really take care and pride of taking care of their...
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.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe life is precious and worth celebrating every day. And what better way to celebrate than in a community that feels like home. A senior's life is an accumulation of richness, accomplishments, loves, learnings, trails and successes. This is a community where that...
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9.5
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12 reviews
I would recommend them to others. We were attracted to them because of the good reputation and contentment of residents. Also, the value for the money.
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.
Williamsburg Senior Living Community offers the finest in retirement living. Williamsburg began serving the senior population in 1987. We offer spacious independent and assisted living apartments.Our services are delivered by warm, dedicated personnel who care about and for the residents.We...
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9.5
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26 reviews
This is the nicest assisted living facility I have ever walked into. It is so clean. All of the residents and staff members are extremely friendly. I highly recommend The Windsor Senior Living Community.
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.
The Windsor Senior Living Community is an assisted living center in the city of Mandeville, on the shore of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. The Causeway over the lake provides access to New Orleans, center of too many things to do. Welcoming visitors and residents alike are near yearlong...
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9.5
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49 reviews
BSL community us a warm and welcoming assisted living facility in Mandeville. The staff go out of their way to make the residents and their families feel at home. The residents and their families feel at...
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.
A Life Worth LivingWhen you make your new home at our adult residential and memory care community, you can leave behind the burdensome household chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry. Instead of filling your time with things you have to do but don’t enjoy, you can spend more time doing the...
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9.4
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52 reviews
Holly Court has been terrific! They will reach out to you if there's any problem. They have complete transparency. They were willing to help us out immediately.
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.
We are in South Baton Rouge, LA and in the heart of the medical community, Holly Court offers a variety of retirement living options. While we encourage and foster independence, we are aware that there may be a time when additional help is necessary for functioning day to day. Our community...
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9.3
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12 reviews
My Mother is doing well at the Phoenix of Hammond. She likes the food. Her apartment is nice in good working order with big beautiful windows. She is even able to have her cat with her. The CNA's are very...
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 Phoenix at Hammond, a Phoenix Senior Living community, will offer premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter The Phoenix at Hammond, it will become clear that our goal is to...
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9.2
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5 reviews
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
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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9.2
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64 reviews
I have been here for 4 years. There has been a lot of changes and we are so happy for it. I love the games and people here. They have become my family. I really enjoy the destination dinners. I miss Dean our...
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.
Located in Kenner, Louisiana, Inspired Living at Kenner is an innovative community that offers a choice of senior living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we can help design a rewarding lifestyle...
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9.1
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19 reviews
Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel...
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.
Francois Bend is a beautiful, amenity-rich, 7.5 acre senior living campus. The campus is located in the heart of Gonzales, the largest town in Ascension Parish, one of the fastest growing parishes in the state. Located only 2.5 miles off of I-10, the campus is centrally located to acute care and...
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9.0
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55 reviews
Many changes have taken place since initially moving in. The facility is not perfect but livable. The complex is under new management again. I will have to wait to see how things will improve. Lack of...
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.
Nouveau Marc provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Enjoy all the old-world charm and comfort of New Orleans in our beautiful, peaceful and secure community. Located just minutes form the French Quarter and the Mississippi River Walk, you'll enjoy easy access...
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8.8
Review score
81 reviews
Overall, my mom really likes her stay there. She has had a few complaints but mostly about laundry and timing of her medication. She seems to really like the place, especially the people that also live there...
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.
Laketown Village is located in Kenner, Louisiana near the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. We offer assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Jefferson Parish region. Our community is ideally located near shopping areas, golf courses and beautiful natural areas.Our in-house...
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8.7
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19 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at The Claiborne at Baton Rouge. The nurses were caring individuals. The food was adequate, the place was clean. Everything about the physical facility was pleasant...
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.
Senior Living at The Claiborne at Baton Rouge!Newly renovated in 2022, The Claiborne at Baton Rouge offers active, upscale living for seniors of all ages and abilities. Our senior living community is a place where class and compassion meet southern hospitality to provide residents and their loved...
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8.5
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3 reviews
Love everything about Garden View Assisted living. The food ,the care, people working there. [name removed] is so happy there. We love Garden View
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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8.4
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61 reviews
The staff at Lafreniere Assisted Living is responsive to family and exercises good communication. We chose this place because it was clean, had a safe unit and was affordable for our family.
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 Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
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8.4
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22 reviews
My overall experience Good. Value good. Cleanliness of facility good. Meals good cafeteria staff excellent. Quality of care ok could have been better .Nursing( Lpns )staff good, follow up by the cna's could...
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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8.2
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8 reviews
Make sure you're aware of the laundry "rules" and when the room is scheduled to be cleaned!! The whole staff is very helpful and will help you as much as they can!! I wish they had more activities! They...
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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8.2
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4 reviews
At Oakwood Village the memory care workers have a special gift dealing with their patients. Some dementia patients get mean with their mouths at times but the workers continue loving them daily. I like how...
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.
Oakwood Village is an Independent and Assisted Living facility for active seniors.Staffed 24 hours a day, Oakwood Village offers seniors and their families the choices, peace of mind and value they deserve. Apartment living offers more free time, which allows one to pursue the pleasures of an...
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7.6
Review score
25 reviews
The staff is professional, compassionate, personable, attentive and quick to respond to any need of the resident. The residents are know by name and treated with great respect as members of a family. The...
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.
Located in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Trace Senior Community is the most recent Northshore Senior Community offering assisted living and memory care. Situated on the attractive St. Tammany Trace and next to the Claiborne Hill the community provides a suburban home feel to the...
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7.5
Review score
4 reviews
We had tried another assisted living facility previously, and my loved one did not like it at all. At Magnolia, she absolutely loves it. There are more activities - they do really well with those. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Parc Senior Living, we offer a boutique style community which means that our services are customized to the needs and level or care of our residents. We specialize in all levels of memory care services by providing a compassionate and personalized care plan led by our Physician and nurse...
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Overall it's very nice. But it could use some improvements here and there. My mom tells me the food is not so good and is served cold. Also getting baths has not been a good experience for her. She tells...
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.
St. Anthony’s Gardens provides a strong spiritual support base with a vision of creative, inspired and value-oriented retirement living. The community is located on the Northshore in Covington, Louisiana and is conveniently located near local hospitals and other medical services. You’ll find...
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7.0
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1 review
I have my own apartment and i have my privacy. I can come and go as i like without having to explain to anyone. We get 3 meals a day which comes around too fast sometimes. It seems like we get up from the...
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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6.3
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11 reviews
I would definitely recommend this facility to others. The staff is always friendly and professional. The move in process was a breeze. The housekeeping is great - we've had no issues at all. The meals are...
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.
You’re Always at Home HereSenior Living at The Claiborne at Shoe Creek!The Claiborne at Shoe Creek is a family-owned and operated community for seniors in Central, Louisiana. Our boutique apartment homes and resort-inspired amenities come together to give you or your loved one an impeccable...
Cost of independent living in Velma, LA
The average cost of senior living in Velma is $3,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denham Springs, LA with an average of $3,552 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Velma
Recent reviews for independent living in Velma
Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA
4.9
Oakwood Village was warm and welcoming to my mom. The staff were upbeat and helpful during the transition. This includes the aides, nurses, and housekeeping staff. The residents are happy and very friendly. The overall atmosphere is great. Mom loves the food and the staff are very accommodating ...
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Nouveau Marc by Barclay House in Kenner, LA
4.4
Noveau Marc is a very nice clean safe place for your loved ones to live. My mom loves living there, she has made many friends and really likes [name removed], the assistant manager. She listens to the residents and does her best to help with their needs.
Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA
4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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Velma independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Velma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Velma, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
47.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Velma 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 Velma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Velma, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Velma 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 Velma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Velma, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Whealdon Estates by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Velma, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Velma, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Velma, Louisiana are Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Sunrise of Metairie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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