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The cost of independent living in Big Branch is about $3,962 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 758 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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40 reviews
9.7
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40 reviews
5 star
72%
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18%
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My only complaint is that the rooms have their own Entergy account which is confusing and just seems unnecessary. Staff if all very kind, thoughtful. The housekeeping in the room. Could have been better....
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Jefferson across from Haydel's Bakery and down the street from Ochsner Main Campus, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living has been providing quality retirement living since 2001. Whether your lifestyle is active and independent or requires the assistance of a...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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55 reviews
9.6
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55 reviews
5 star
52%
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I chose it for friendly and efficient staff, the convenient location to my home and the variety of services provided. I would definitely recommend it others.
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 Life Worth LivingWhen you make your new home at our adult residential and memory care community, you can leave behind the burdensome household chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry. Instead of filling your time with things you have to do but don’t enjoy, you can spend more time doing the...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.5
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89 reviews
9.5
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89 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the location, the activities as well as the in house therapy. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Metairie to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe life is precious and worth celebrating every day. And what better way to celebrate than in a community that feels like home. A senior's life is an accumulation of richness, accomplishments, loves, learnings, trails and successes. This is a community where that...
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66 Photos available
9.3
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62 reviews
9.3
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62 reviews
5 star
40%
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The original place I wanted was closer to NEW ORLEANS but they went up on their rent this year. Nouveau Marc has been great for me so far. We get cable, internet, food, and housekeeping once a week. We have...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nouveau Marc provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Enjoy all the old-world charm and comfort of New Orleans in our beautiful, peaceful and secure community. Located just minutes form the French Quarter and the Mississippi River Walk, you'll enjoy easy access...
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77 Floor plans available
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9.3
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77 reviews
9.3
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77 reviews
5 star
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5 for all! My dad lives being there. The team is amazing and takes great care of him. They truly understand his situation and keep us up to date on anything going on. They provide guidance and information so...
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.
Located in Kenner, Louisiana, Inspired Living at Kenner is an innovative community that offers a choice of senior living options. Whether you are active and independent, need a little assistance, or require personalized memory care, you can be assured that we can help design a rewarding lifestyle...
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Photo of The Windsor Senior Living Community
1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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26 reviews
9.2
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26 reviews
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This is the nicest assisted living facility I have ever walked into. It is so clean. All of the residents and staff members are extremely friendly. I highly recommend The Windsor Senior Living Community.
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.
The Windsor Senior Living Community is an assisted living center in the city of Mandeville, on the shore of beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. The Causeway over the lake provides access to New Orleans, center of too many things to do. Welcoming visitors and residents alike are near yearlong...
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1212 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
9.2
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The facility is brand new and beautiful. The activities are fun and wonderful. Art classes weekly. Guess musicians, church is offered on site. There is a beauty salon (hair and nails) on property. Every...
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 Phoenix at Hammond, a Phoenix Senior Living community, will offer premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter The Phoenix at Hammond, it will become clear that our goal is to...
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Photo of Oak Park Village at Slidell
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.1
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31 reviews
9.1
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31 reviews
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Staff were professional, friendly, caring. They were available, ready to help and willing to listen. They are operating a great facility over there.
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.
Small private-pay community in Slidell, LA (30 miles outside of New Orleans) offering 26 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care apartments. Two floor plans are available -- a studio apartment (385 square feet) and a one-bedroom apartment (420 square feet). Community has never flooded!...
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99 Photos available
9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
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The staff is great the love and care was genuine and overflowing with kindness. Every staff person would stop hug and ask mom how she was including receptionist and maintenance workers. They seemed very...
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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Photo of Lafreniere Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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65 reviews
8.5
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65 reviews
5 star
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This is a warm compassionate AL with some activities like afternoon socials and weekly church services. Additionally, they have a memory care unit inside the AL and will accommodate reasonable dietary...
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 Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
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Photo of Laketown Village
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
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86 reviews
8.5
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86 reviews
5 star
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Nothing is perfect but they are close to it. The place is bright and cheerful and the staff seems to truly care. I have recommended Laketown to several people. Both of my parents are here. I sleep better at...
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.
Laketown Village is located in Kenner, Louisiana near the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. We offer assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Jefferson Parish region. Our community is ideally located near shopping areas, golf courses and beautiful natural areas.Our in-house...
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Photo of The Trace Senior Community
77 Photos available
8.3
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27 reviews
8.3
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27 reviews
5 star
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It has been a good placement for her so far. Good food and Executive Director. Negative things are loud/rude dining staff and loss of key staff. That are very slow getting replaced.
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.
Located in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Trace Senior Community is the most recent Northshore Senior Community offering assisted living and memory care. Situated on the attractive St. Tammany Trace and next to the Claiborne Hill the community provides a suburban home feel to the...
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Photo of Sage Lake Senior Living
1212 Photos available
8.2
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3 reviews
8.2
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3 reviews
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Facility and staff are wonderful. They try to make it a home and an enjoyable place to live. I recommend Sage Lake Senior Living to others.
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.
Photo of Whispering Pines of Picayune
1717 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are 10 minutes from the North Shore (Slidell) and less than 30 minutes North of New Orleans, 30 minutes West of Ms Gulf Coast and 45 minutes South of Hattiesburg, Ms. Our Residents enjoy an active lifestyle at the most affordable rates anywhere! We are a faith-based community focusing on...
Photo of Beehive Homes of Picayune
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8.0
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8.0
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If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The care for my mother has been unbelievable!!! She is relaxed & enjoys her surroundings. The staff seems to dote on everyone there! It is a pleasure to visit and...
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.
Photo of Lambeth House
1212 Photos available
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.
Nestled in Uptown New Orleans, where Broadway meets the Mississippi River, Lambeth House offers an exceptional blend of comfort, care, and community. Just steps from Audubon Park and the Zoo, we’ve been locally owned and operated for more than twenty-five years and are a proud, single site...
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Photo of SummerHouse Ashton Manor
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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The facility is very nice -they have a wonderful courtyard where residents can go sit. It is very clean as well. She has a room that is like her own little apartment and we love it. My mother is 102 and a...
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.
As the only assisted living and memory care community in Luling, LA, Ashton Manor provides its residents with a relaxed, comfortable, safe and secure lifestyle. The community features three neighborhoods based on ability: two neighborhoods for assisted living and one neighborhood for memory care....
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7.9
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15 reviews
7.9
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15 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at The Suites at Algiers Point and overall the experience has been good. We have had no problems. The food is acceptable, not outstanding. Sometimes communication with the 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.
St. Margaret's at Belleville Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in New Orleans, LA. The exciting city of New Orleans is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, distinctive local dialect and its entertainment and performing arts venues. Home to world-famous attractions...
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7.7
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12 reviews
7.7
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12 reviews
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The location of this facility is great and the staff is great. Apartment sizes are very nice and maintenance folks have been responsive when needed. The staff are all super nice, across the board. The only...
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.
Vista Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care is a private, luxury, assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club with 4 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking Bayou St John. At Vista Shores every detail is attended to allowing our...
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5 star
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Overall it's very nice. But it could use some improvements here and there. My mom tells me the food is not so good and is served cold. Also getting baths has not been a good experience for her. She tells...
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.
St. Anthony’s Gardens provides a strong spiritual support base with a vision of creative, inspired and value-oriented retirement living. The community is located on the Northshore in Covington, Louisiana and is conveniently located near local hospitals and other medical services. You’ll find...
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After doing a lot of research we needed a place for mom to transition to live and the staff here are caring and friendly clean and plan lots of fun with the residents !!! Planning a crawfish boil and had a...
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.
Park Provence is an assisted living community located in Slidell, Louisiana, in the St. Tammany Parish and home to about 27,000 people, while Greater Slidell has a population of 90,000. A beautiful and relaxing area, Slidell is classic New Orleans with its great seafood, tranquil living and good...
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Absolutely stunning and well maintained property, Staff and manager are more like family. Residents are happy and friendly and the food is deserving of it's own review. Dining goes above and beyond making...
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.
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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.
The Carrollton offers a one-of-a-kind living experience, combining Southern charm with modern luxury in the heart of Uptown New Orleans. Our elegant, maintenance-free apartment homes provide the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, allowing residents to enjoy a carefree lifestyle amid...
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They are trying to be really helpful. I think it is really nice facility. I think that they could do a better job at onboarding new residents. They are kind of left to their own devices and I believe more...
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.
Laurel Senior Living is located in the heart of the Garden District in beautiful Uptown New Orleans offering Independent, Assisted, Memory, and Respite Care. All apartments are equipped with a walk-in private bath with a sit-down shower, safety grab bars, emergency pull cords in both the bath and...
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Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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.

Cost of independent living in Big Branch, LA

The average cost of senior living in Big Branch is $3,962 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bogalusa, LA with an average of $2,758 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Branch, LA, vs. nearby cities

Big Branch, LA
$3,962/mo

Independent living costs in Big Branch, LA, vs. state and national averages

Big Branch, LA
$3,962/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Big Branch, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,588/mo
Independent Living
$3,962/mo

Independent living costs in Big Branch, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,471/mo
Studio
$5,227/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,782/mo

Senior living costs in Big Branch vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Branch, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Branch, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,962/mo$3,822/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,556/mo$4,183/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,588/mo$4,134/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Big Branch, LA:$3,962/mo
Louisiana:$3,822/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Big Branch, LA:$4,556/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Big Branch, LA:$4,588/mo
Louisiana:$4,134/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Branch, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Branch 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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Independent living cost trends in Big Branch, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Branch 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
Big Branch, LA$3,206/mo$2,966/mo+8.1%
Louisiana$2,556/mo$2,104/mo+21.5%
National$3,059/mo$2,928/mo+4.5%
Big Branch, LA
2024 average cost:$3,206/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,104/mo
Percent change:+21.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,059/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Branch

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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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.

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

Big Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Branch, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Branch independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Branch, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Branch independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Branch, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Branch independent 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 independent living communities in Big Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Branch, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community, Brookdale Mandeville and Sunrise of Metairie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Branch, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Big Branch, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Big Branch, Louisiana are Brookdale Mandeville and Sunrise of Metairie. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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