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Senior Care in Louisiana

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Cost of senior care in Louisiana

Assisted living in Louisiana averages $3,525 per month statewide — about 34% below the national median. In-home care runs about $19 per hour, or roughly $3,040 per month for full-time help. 2,261 care providers serve Louisiana, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in Louisiana (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$19/hour~$3,040/mo full-time
Assisted living$3,525/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$6,083/month~$73,000/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA

★★★★☆ (2985)

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Ochsner Medical Center

Ochsner Medical Center

New Orleans, LA

★★★☆☆ (1844)

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University Medical Center

University Medical Center

New Orleans, LA

★★★★☆ (1577)

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University Medical Center New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

★★★★☆ (1577)

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CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center

Shreveport, LA

★★★☆☆ (1443)

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center is a Hospital provider located in Shreveport, LA 71105. Licensed provider (22070). Visi…

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Willis-Knighton Medical Center

Willis-Knighton Medical Center

Shreveport, LA

★★★☆☆ (1443)

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Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc

Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc

Columbia, LA

★★★☆☆ (1366)

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Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Dequincy, LA

★★★☆☆ (1366)

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Hood Memorial Hospital

Hood Memorial Hospital

Amite, LA

★★★☆☆ (1366)

Hood Memorial Hospital is a Hospital provider located in Amite, LA 70422. They accept Medicare. Licensed provider (19130…

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Slidell Memorial Hospital

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Slidell, LA

★★★☆☆ (1366)

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West Carroll Memorial Hospital

West Carroll Memorial Hospital

Oak Grove, LA

★★★☆☆ (1366)

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Jackson Parish Hospital

Jackson Parish Hospital

Jonesboro, LA

★★★★☆ (1245)

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Madison Parish Hospital

Tallulah, LA

★★★★☆ (1245)

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St Tammany Parish Hospital

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Covington, LA

★★★★☆ (1245)

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West Jefferson Medical Center

Marrero, LA

★★★☆☆ (1189)

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Touro Infirmary

Touro Infirmary

New Orleans, LA

★★★★☆ (1060)

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Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center

Thibodaux, LA

★★★★☆ (984)

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North Caddo Medical Center

North Caddo Medical Center

Vivian, LA

★★★☆☆ (983)

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North Oaks Medical Center

North Oaks Medical Center

Hammond, LA

★★★☆☆ (983)

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Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Lafayette, LA

★★★★☆ (768)

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How many senior care providers are in Louisiana?

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How much does assisted living cost in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana averages about $3,525 per month statewide, about 34% below the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in Louisiana?

In-home care in Louisiana runs about $19 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $3,040 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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