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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ararat, LA
Assisted living costs in Ararat average about $3,551 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Ararat. Our detailed directory has 94 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lake Charles, Sulphur and Kinder.
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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30 reviews
Everyone is friendly and helpful. It is a place I would want to reside if I needed assisted living Apartments are good size and very nice. The entire place is well kept, inside and out.
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.
Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles’ premier senior retirement community, we offer both affordable Senior Living Starting at $2,700 (Independent Living) and $3,250 (Assisted Living). Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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24 reviews
They have a 30 day respite care that allowed us to move in immediately to a completely furnished room. Nice clean well run facility. Very friendly staff. From the director down, I am able to talk to...
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.
Redefine your independence with the care you need when you need it.We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With adult residential care and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your individual needs....
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7.8
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11 reviews
My husband was only there six weeks. Those six weeks were great. The food was awesome and he enjoyed it. As a spouse, I was invited to eat with him often. The care was great. The residents were encouraged...
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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7.5
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3 reviews
Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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Staff is always so pleasant, upbeat, and helpful at Stonebridge! You can tell they're happy to be there. I would rate them at a 10 if I could! Dining is fabulous. The food always smells so wonderful. I've...
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.
Celebrating life and new beginnings is something that happens every day at Stonebridge Place. While our residents receive assistance they need and develop new friendships, your loved one will have access to special programs and services leading to a rich and fulfilling life. We provide a positive...
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8.6
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22 reviews
My sister is whom I have in the facility. The staff is nice and most seem to want to help her when she needs it. She seems to have problems with her TV quite often. It's an operator problem not the TV....
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.
Sabine Place is located in Orange, Texas. We are conveniently located on the beautiful Texas and Louisiana border with easy access to I-10. With the many lakes and forests surrounding Orange, there are ample opportunities for nature walks, bird watching and water recreation. Orange also has many...
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.
Searching for the right assisted living community may raise many questions that need immediate answers. At Kingsley Place at Lake Charles, we understand and we can help. There comes a time when a little help with simple everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved...
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My mother-in-law was a resident at Golden Years Assisted Living facility in Orange on Highway 62. She received the best care ever. The homey atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the facility was spotlessly...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Living in a nursing home shouldn't mean you lose your independence. At Cresthaven, it doesn't. When your family member is experiencing healthcare challenges, you want to know that there are competent caregivers who are there to help, without taking away their dignity. Cresthaven is a 124-bed...
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Cost of assisted living in Ararat, LA
The average cost of senior living in Ararat is $3,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include DeRidder, LA with an average of $3,148 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ararat, LA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ararat
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ararat
Sabine Place in Orange, TX
5.0
Sabine Place feels like you truly are at home! Everyone that I know rants and raves about it. My aunt moved in here from another local facility and it just doesn’t even compare. Very clean, homey, & the staff is amazing! Would 10/10 recommend!
Sage Oak Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles
4.9
I moved into Sage Oak because I wasn’t happy with my situation at another local community. The staff at Sage Oak is more cheerful and more helpful than where I was before. And the food is GREAT – I can’t pick a favorite, because I haven’t had the same thing twice!
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Brookdale Lake Charles
4.9
What we like the most about the Brookdale Lake Charles is the awesome and caring staff. They are friendly and the environment is clean. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Brookdale Lake Charles to other families and we have already recommend them.
Ararat assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ararat assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ararat, 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 Ararat assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ararat that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ararat assisted living
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 Ararat Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ararat assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ararat assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ararat assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ararat
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ararat protect seniors.
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The Verandah Retirement Community, Sabine Place and Brookdale Lake Charles are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ararat, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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