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Fordoche 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 75 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fordoche, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fordoche is about $4,275, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 463 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fordoche, LA

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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
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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.
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 were able to have a birthday party for my sister in the conference room at garden view in Lafayette. It was nice because our family came and had a very nice place to celebrate. I personally like the...
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.
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations.  Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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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.
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It is a very friendly staff. They seem to really care about the residents.My mom is not crazy about the food. She feels it may be prepared off sight and brought in. One reason my mom chose Azalea Estates is...
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.
The Azalea Estates of New Iberia provide a modern, beautiful place to call home set on acres of well cared for landscapes in New Iberia, Louisiana. Tucked into a peaceful setting, but within minutes of New Iberia's shopping area, our assisted living community offers a wide range of benefits to...
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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
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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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The nurses and aides have been really good and helpful with my loved one. The driver that does the transport to his doctor appointments, she is really great. Sometimes he doesn't like the menu that is...
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.
Iberville Oaks Nursing & Rehab emphasizes compassionate care with 24-hour medical staff and transportation available. Our rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies to facilitate the recovery process. We also offer clinical lab services, social services,...
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
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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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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.
Nottingham Regional Rehab Center provides services for short-term care and rehabilitative care. We believe our residents come first, then our staff and success will surely follow. Those requiring long-term care are more always welcome at Nottingham Regional Rehab. We provide all patients...
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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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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: 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: 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, 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.
OakMont Estate assisted living community is privately owned and operated. Our facility was built in 2000 and we are constantly updating around the facility. We are licensed for 38 residents which offers us a close-knit relationship with each resident. We have a large outdoor patio with...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fordoche, LA

The average cost of senior living in Fordoche is $4,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Simmesport, LA with an average of $3,923 per month.

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

Fordoche, LA
$4,275/mo
$4,240/mo

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

Fordoche, LA
$4,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$4,275/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,275/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,291/mo

Senior living costs in Fordoche 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: Fordoche, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFordoche, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,275/mo$4,133/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,295/mo$4,183/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,275/mo$4,133/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,034/mo$3,821/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Fordoche, LA:$4,275/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Fordoche, LA:$4,295/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Fordoche, LA:$4,275/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Fordoche, LA:$4,034/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fordoche, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fordoche 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Fordoche, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fordoche 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
Fordoche, LA$4,284/mo$4,408/mo-2.8%
Louisiana$4,580/mo$4,474/mo+2.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fordoche, LA
2024 average cost:$4,284/mo
2023 average cost:$4,408/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,580/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fordoche

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fordoche

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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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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Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
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 services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

Fordoche nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fordoche nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fordoche, 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 Fordoche 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 Fordoche that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fordoche, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fordoche 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 Fordoche Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fordoche, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fordoche 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 Fordoche partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fordoche, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fordoche 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 Fordoche communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fordoche, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fordoche 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 Fordoche offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fordoche, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
0.4%
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Glenncrest at Siegen, Brookdale Lafayette and Sunrise of Baton Rouge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fordoche, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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