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10 Best Nursing Homes in Baker, LA

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Baker is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Baker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Baker is about $4,244, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 52 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Baker, LA

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Photo of Williamsburg Senior Living Community
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All of the staff are absolutely amazing. My mom loves it there. I would definitely recommend this community to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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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11 Floor plan available
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I can’t say enough good things about Oakwood Assisted Living Community. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by warm, welcoming staff who truly go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. 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.
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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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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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...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Baker, LA

The average cost of senior living in Baker is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slaughter, LA with an average of $4,147 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Baker, LA, vs. nearby cities

Baker, LA
$4,244/mo
$4,326/mo
$4,298/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker, LA, vs. state and national averages

Baker, LA
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,244/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,244/mo

Nursing homes costs in Baker, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,370/mo

Senior living costs in Baker vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Baker, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaker, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,244/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,284/mo$4,183/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,244/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,854/mo$3,821/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Baker, LA:$4,244/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Baker, LA:$4,284/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Baker, LA:$4,244/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Baker, LA:$3,854/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Baker, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Baker 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.

Baker, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Baker, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Baker 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
Baker, LA$3,625/mo$3,461/mo+4.7%
Louisiana$3,796/mo$3,869/mo-1.9%
National$4,854/mo$4,804/mo+1.1%
Baker, LA
2024 average cost:$3,625/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$3,796/mo
2023 average cost:$3,869/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,854/mo
2023 average cost:$4,804/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Baker

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Baker

The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

3.8
The Claiborne is a beautiful but huge facility. It offers a lot for the independent. Residents have to be able to walk a good distance just to eat. We had to get her a scooter. It's also on the higher end cost.Claibornes assisted living is fine. You just have to find what fits the resident ...
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The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA

5.0
I have been very pleased with the facility. They try very hard to keep the residents occupied for the most part. They serve well balanced meals and snacks. The staff has been really great with my husband as he is one that doesn't stay still most of the time.

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek in Central, LA

5.0
This facility is phenomenal- we are unbelievably happy with our choice. My mom loves it there and we feel good knowing she's safe, cared for, and happily involved with a community of new friends. The staff at all levels is always nice, polite, and friendly. They really do care about the ...
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Baker nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baker, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Baker nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Baker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baker, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Baker nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Baker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baker, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baker nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Baker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baker, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Baker nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Baker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baker, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baker nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Baker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baker, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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