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The cost of independent living in Dawson Switch is about $3,960 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 options. Read 463 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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
OakMont Estate assisted living community is privately owned and operated. Our facility was built in 2000 and we are constantly updating around the facility. We are licensed for 38 residents which offers us a close-knit relationship with each resident. We have a large outdoor patio with...
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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.
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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My mother-in-law is in good hands & well taken care of. Thank you for all you do
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dawson Switch, LA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson Switch is $3,960 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plaucheville, LA with an average of $3,442 per month.

Independent living costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. nearby cities

Dawson Switch, LA
$3,960/mo
$3,994/mo
$3,633/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. state and national averages

Dawson Switch, LA
$3,960/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,242/mo
Independent Living
$3,960/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson Switch, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,131/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson Switch 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: Dawson Switch, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson Switch, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,960/mo$3,821/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,266/mo$4,183/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,242/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Dawson Switch, LA:$3,960/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson Switch, LA:$4,266/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Dawson Switch, LA:$4,242/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Dawson Switch, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawson Switch 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 Dawson Switch, LA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dawson Switch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dawson Switch, LA$3,150/mo$2,629/mo+19.8%
Louisiana$1,840/mo$1,677/mo+9.7%
National$2,813/mo$2,796/mo+0.6%
Dawson Switch, LA
2024 average cost:$3,150/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,840/mo
2023 average cost:$1,677/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson Switch

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson Switch

Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

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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Dawson Switch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson Switch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson Switch, 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 Dawson Switch 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 Dawson Switch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson Switch 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 Dawson Switch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson Switch 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 Dawson Switch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Glenncrest at Siegen, Whealdon Estates by Barclay House and Brookdale Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson Switch, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Dawson Switch, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dawson Switch, Louisiana are Glenncrest at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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