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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elder, LA
Elder 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 29 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elder, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elder is about $3,558, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 79 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Keystone, Iota and Hampton.
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9.4
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31 reviews
[name removed][ is now in memory care at the Verandah. I am very pleased with the staff and miss [name removed] the entertainment leader there. I will give them a 5 on it all in that department. Also, their...
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.
Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles’ premier senior retirement community, we offer both affordable Senior Living Starting at $2,700 (Independent Living) and $3,250 (Assisted Living). Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just...
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7.8
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11 reviews
My husband was only there six weeks. Those six weeks were great. The food was awesome and he enjoyed it. As a spouse, I was invited to eat with him often. The care was great. The residents were encouraged...
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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7.8
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24 reviews
They have a 30 day respite care that allowed us to move in immediately to a completely furnished room. Nice clean well run facility. Very friendly staff. From the director down, I am able to talk to...
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.
Redefine your independence with the care you need when you need it.We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With adult residential care and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your individual needs....
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I think it's a nice, small town community with people who live in the area. They're very friendly and small town and understanding. I would recommend it. My only criticism would be that originally they...
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.
Trustwell Living at Bailey Place is located on the west side of Bunkie Louisiana, we enjoy the best of quiet southern country living. We pride ourselves on giving our residents personalized attention in a warm comfortable setting.We want our seniors to enjoy their golden years; we take away the...
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Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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Staff is always so pleasant, upbeat, and helpful at Stonebridge! You can tell they're happy to be there. I would rate them at a 10 if I could! Dining is fabulous. The food always smells so wonderful. I've...
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.
Celebrating life and new beginnings is something that happens every day at Stonebridge Place. While our residents receive assistance they need and develop new friendships, your loved one will have access to special programs and services leading to a rich and fulfilling life. We provide a positive...
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The staff and the care that they provide are amazing. The community is open to feedback and issues are resolved ASAP. The community is neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Searching for the right assisted living community may raise many questions that need immediate answers. At Kingsley Place at Lake Charles, we understand and we can help. There comes a time when a little help with simple everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Elder, LA
The average cost of senior living in Elder is $3,558 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oberlin, LA with an average of $3,629 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elder, LA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elder
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elder
Trustwell Living at Bailey Place in Bunkie, LA
5.0
This is a nice community with very nice staff who are caring and attentive. We like that they keep this community clean. The variety on the menu is appealing. She likes participating in the activities. We would recommend this community to other families for good care and value.
Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
5.0
Just wish I had moved him sooner. We really like the hominess. I felt like I was a part of the family. I was always welcome to dine with him. His last meal was Thanksgiving and I fed him and I also had a plate. He enjoyed their food. They quickly learned his likes and dislikes. They do need ...
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Brookdale Lake Charles
4.9
What we like the most about the Brookdale Lake Charles is the awesome and caring staff. They are friendly and the environment is clean. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Brookdale Lake Charles to other families and we have already recommend them.
Elder nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elder nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elder, 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 Elder 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 Elder that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elder, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elder 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 Elder Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elder, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elder 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 Elder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elder, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elder 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 Elder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elder, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elder 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 Elder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elder, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Verandah Retirement Community, Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles and Brookdale Lake Charles are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elder, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Elder, Louisiana. See the full list.
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