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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA
Ellis 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 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellis, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellis is about $4,448, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 69 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 Point Blue, Evangeline and Midland.
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9.4
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7 reviews
The staff is extremely friendly - they check on the in laws multiple times a day. The housekeeping is good - laundry is done once week unless you pay more for it. This has been an issue, it would be nice if...
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.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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9.3
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42 reviews
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 Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
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8.9
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8 reviews
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
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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7.2
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8 reviews
Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care...
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.
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: 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: 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
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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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ellis, LA
The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iota, LA with an average of $3,972 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ellis, LA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellis
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellis
Brookdale Lafayette
5.0
The staff is incredible. They are so kind and patient. A tremendous relief during a difficult period for our family. We are now able to balance work while ensuring our loved one is being cared for in the bed way possible
Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
3.8
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
5.0
We are very pleased. Very good staff and quality of care. We can't think of anything in particular. Mom is very happy here with everything.
Ellis nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis 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 Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Ellis Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living, Brookdale Lafayette and The Blake at Lafayette are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellis, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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