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The cost of independent living in Walker is about $4,020 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 787 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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Photo of Southside Gardens
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Mom has settled in well at Southside Gardens and is making new friends. She enjoys the patio home type atmosphere and the smaller number of residents on site.
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.
Welcome to Southside Gardens Independent and Assisted Living Community. We're delighted that you are visiting our site to learn more about our services.For the past 30 years, we have provided high quality and affordable senior living housing and care. We're family owned business and we listen to...
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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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The care services is really good., my loved one loves it there, and really loves the staff. They love the food, and is very happy, which makes it much easier for me. My loved one is doing great, and it is a...
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.
For active, upscale living for seniors of all ages and abilities, come home to The Claiborne at Thibodaux in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Our family-owned and operated senior living community is a place where boutique luxury and compassionate senior care come together to provide residents and their...
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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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
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.
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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: 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.
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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, 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: 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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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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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
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 Azalea Estates of Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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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.
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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
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Hahnville Apartments is located in Hahnville, LA. This property is catered toward retiring seniors. This community is a great fit for seniors to live amongst their generation and socialize. Hahnville Apartments offers some of the best amenities and the price range is very reasonable. ...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Walker, LA

The average cost of senior living in Walker is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Gabriel, LA with an average of $3,778 per month.

Independent living costs in Walker, LA, vs. nearby cities

Walker, LA
$4,020/mo

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

Walker, LA
$4,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,415/mo
Independent Living
$4,020/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,283/mo

Senior living costs in Walker 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: Walker, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$4,020/mo$3,821/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,353/mo$4,183/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,415/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Walker, LA:$4,020/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Walker, LA:$4,353/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Walker, LA:$4,415/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Walker, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Walker 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 Walker, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walker 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 median 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
Walker, LA$3,165/mo$3,062/mo+3.4%
Louisiana$2,572/mo$2,300/mo+11.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Walker, LA
2024 average cost:$3,165/mo
2023 average cost:$3,062/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$2,572/mo
2023 average cost:$2,300/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Walker

Recent reviews for independent living in Walker

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.7
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 good knowing that during difficult times our loved one is receiving quality care. That means ...
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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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The Trace Senior Community in Covington, LA

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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Walker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
44%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Glenncrest at Siegen, Whealdon Estates by Barclay House and Sunrise of Baton Rouge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walker, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 55 independent living facilities near Walker, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Walker, Louisiana are Glenncrest at Siegen and Brookdale Mandeville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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