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9 Best Nursing Homes in Ridge, LA

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Ridge 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ridge, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ridge is about $4,349, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 83 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ridge, LA

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1313 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.6
Review score
48 reviews
9.6
Review score
48 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
35%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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The Brookdale has been a great experience for my parents after leaving their home of 48 years. This was a very tough year for my parents and Brookdale immediately became home to them. Any issues they may...
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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Photo of The Blake at Lafayette
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
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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
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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7.7
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4 reviews
7.7
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4 reviews
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50%
4 star
25%
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0%
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25%
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I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
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.
The Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
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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.
Photo of Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette
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6.5
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8 reviews
6.5
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8 reviews
5 star
13%
4 star
25%
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25%
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Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
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.
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8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
27%
3 star
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Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family...
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.
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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 Ridge, LA

The average cost of senior living in Ridge is $4,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arnaudville, LA with an average of $3,920 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridge, LA vs. nearby cities

Ridge, LA
$4,349/mo
$4,216/mo
$4,340/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridge, LA vs. the state and national average

Ridge, LA
$4,349/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ridge vs. other types of senior living

$4,349/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,349/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ridge, LA by room type

Studio
$4,497/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ridge over time

Ridge, LALA stateNational

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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 Ridge

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ridge

Garden View at New Iberia

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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BeeHive Homes of Youngsville

5.0
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they ...
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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.

Ridge nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridge, 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 Ridge 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 Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ridge, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridge 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 Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridge, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridge 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 Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridge, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ridge 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 Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridge, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ridge 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 Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridge, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and The Blake at Lafayette are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ridge, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Ridge, Louisiana. See the full list.

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