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10 Best Nursing Homes in Velma, LA

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Velma 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 73 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Velma, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Velma is about $4,368, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1013 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Velma, LA

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Velma, LA

The average cost of senior living in Velma is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kentwood, LA with an average of $4,199 per month.

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

Velma, LA
$4,368/mo

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

Velma, LA
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$4,368/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,368/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,357/mo
Studio
$4,691/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,493/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,391/mo

Senior living costs in Velma 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: Velma, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVelma, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,368/mo$4,133/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,396/mo$4,183/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,368/mo$4,133/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,870/mo$3,821/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Velma, LA:$4,368/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Velma, LA:$4,396/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Velma, LA:$4,368/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Velma, LA:$3,870/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Velma, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Velma 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.

Velma, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Velma, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Velma 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
Velma, LA$4,703/mo$4,493/mo+4.7%
Louisiana$4,580/mo$4,474/mo+2.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Velma, LA
2024 average cost:$4,703/mo
2023 average cost:$4,493/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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 Velma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Velma

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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Beehive Homes of Picayune

4.0
No place is like home. But Beehive Home only have 16 residents at any time so it's much easier to meet and interact with others

Velma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Velma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Velma, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Velma 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 Velma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Velma, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Velma 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 Velma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Velma, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Velma 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 Velma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Velma, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
49%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Velma 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 Velma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Velma, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Glenncrest at Siegen, Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Brookdale Mandeville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Velma, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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