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The cost of independent living in Prairie Laurent is about $4,540 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 102 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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11 Floor plan available
9.7
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The staff is nice and caring, the food is decent, they have activities for the residents...I just wish. they could have churches come do church on Sundays for the residents...But facility is clean and memory...
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 Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
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1010 Photos available
9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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8 reviews
5 star
87%
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Food is not good - too much pasta meals. Activities - new director so it's pretty unfair to rate her so low but I will say the previous director was excellent. The staff are extremely nice- the room size is...
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.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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8.6
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10 reviews
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We've been very pleased with the administrators and the staff in the memory care unit. My husband is doing better there than when he was home even though we had round the clock help. I've never gone when he...
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.
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1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
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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8.0
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I am so glad that I chose Rosewood Assisted Living for my mother. She has an amazing apartment on a beautiful courtyard. The staff is attentive and so helpful. These people know their stuff. [name removed] ,...
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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4 reviews
6.8
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I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
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 Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
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7.9
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We were able to have a birthday party for my sister in the conference room at garden view in Lafayette. It was nice because our family came and had a very nice place to celebrate. I personally like the...
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.
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations.  Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Prairie Laurent, LA

The average cost of senior living in Prairie Laurent is $4,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Krotz Springs, LA with an average of $3,989 per month.

Independent living costs in Prairie Laurent, LA, vs. nearby cities

Prairie Laurent, LA
$4,540/mo
$4,540/mo
$4,187/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Laurent, LA, vs. state and national averages

Prairie Laurent, LA
$4,540/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Laurent, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,598/mo
Independent Living
$4,540/mo

Independent living costs in Prairie Laurent, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,133/mo

Senior living costs in Prairie Laurent 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: Prairie Laurent, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrairie Laurent, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$4,540/mo$3,821/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,598/mo$4,183/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,598/mo$4,133/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Prairie Laurent, LA:$4,540/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Prairie Laurent, LA:$4,598/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Prairie Laurent, LA:$4,598/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Prairie Laurent

Recent reviews for independent living in Prairie Laurent

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

3.8
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.

The Vincent in Lafayette, LA

4.9
We chose the Vincent and the special discounts incentivized the move where mother had very little out of pocket expenses. Great culture with the staff. [name removed] and [name removed] were exceptionally helpful and professional. Everyone is 1st class

Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette

5.0
Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family members are always welcomed, and the activities are enjoyable.

Prairie Laurent independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prairie Laurent independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prairie Laurent, 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 Prairie Laurent 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 Prairie Laurent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prairie Laurent, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Prairie Laurent 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 Prairie Laurent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prairie Laurent, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prairie Laurent 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 Prairie Laurent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prairie Laurent, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Prairie Laurent, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Prairie Laurent, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Prairie Laurent, Louisiana is Brookdale Lafayette. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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