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10 Best Nursing Homes in Houma, LA

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Houma 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 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Houma, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Houma is about $4,534, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 811 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 Bayou Boeuf, Thibodaux and Des Allemands.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Houma, LA

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I'd recommend Carrington Place of New Orleans!
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.
Our patients and residents come first at River Palms Nursing & Rehab. We offer treatment to those recovering after a hospital stay as well as people in need of long-term nursing care. We provide free video conferencing with family members and free wireless internet. If you require dialysis, we...
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My family member was sent here for wound care and therapy. It is a very old building so I was hesitant at first, but I was very pleasantly surprised at how well we were treated and how great the care is. I...
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.
At West Jefferson Health Care Center, we believe in providing compassionate, quality care for our patients. Our rehabilitative services are designed to help each person reach their personal goals. Our therapists work to evaluate individual needs and treat underlying issues. Our facility offers a...
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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.
South Lafourche Nursing & Rehab emphasizes compassionate, quality care for our guests. Our rehabilitative services are designed to restore each individual's health to help them achieve their individual goals. Our therapists are trained to evaluate the needs of the individual and treat the...
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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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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.
Welcome to Maison Jardin...Where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love.  The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Maison Jardin Senior Living, our month to month rent, without buy-in fees or long-term...
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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.
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: 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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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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 Houma, LA

The average cost of senior living in Houma is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafourche Crossing, LA with an average of $3,394 per month.

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

Houma, LA
$4,534/mo
$3,891/mo

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

Houma, LA
$4,534/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,534/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,534/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,602/mo
Studio
$5,575/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,134/mo

Senior living costs in Houma 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: Houma, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHouma, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,534/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,575/mo$4,183/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,534/mo$4,133/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,993/mo$3,821/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Houma, LA:$4,534/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Houma, LA:$4,575/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Houma, LA:$4,534/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Houma, LA:$3,993/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Houma, LA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Houma 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
Houma, LA$5,041/mo$4,933/mo+2.2%
Louisiana$4,580/mo$4,474/mo+2.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Houma, LA
2024 average cost:$5,041/mo
2023 average cost:$4,933/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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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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 Houma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Houma

SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA

5.0
The head nurse, [name removed], is amazing. She is also in charge of the care staff. Everyone was so professional and thorough in their care of [name removed]. When sheets or clothes needed changing, it was done immediately. When he went into hospice and died, they were supportive to the end. I ...
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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 Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA

5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to others.

Houma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houma, 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 Houma 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 Houma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Houma, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Houma 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 Houma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houma, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houma 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 Houma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houma, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Houma 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 Houma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houma, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houma 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 Houma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houma, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place, The Suites at Sugarmill Point and Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Houma, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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