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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westwego, LA

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The cost of independent living in Westwego is about $4,009 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 283 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
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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40 reviews
9.7
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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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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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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
34%
4 star
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3 star
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2 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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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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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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17%
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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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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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Photo of Laurel Senior Living
44 Photos available
1.0
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16 reviews
1.0
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16 reviews
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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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8.5
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8.5
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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.
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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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Photo of Wynhoven Apartments II
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.
Photo of Chateau de Notre Dame Assisted Living
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 Pratt Stanton Manor
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: 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.
Those who enjoy living near historic New Orleans, LA will enjoy Tivoli Place Apartments. With easy access to downtown dining and the events offered by this renown city, Tivoli Place features one or two bedroom Senior apartments for those 55 and older who want to be where the action is. Surrounded...
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Westwego, LA

The average cost of senior living in Westwego is $4,009 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasure Bend, LA with an average of $3,512 per month.

Independent living costs in Westwego, LA, vs. nearby cities

Westwego, LA
$4,009/mo
$4,009/mo
$4,009/mo

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

Westwego, LA
$4,009/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Westwego, LA, vs. other senior living options

$4,827/mo
Independent Living
$4,009/mo

Independent living costs in Westwego, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,855/mo
Studio
$5,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,084/mo

Senior living costs in Westwego 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: Westwego, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestwego, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$4,009/mo$3,822/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$4,765/mo$4,183/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,827/mo$4,134/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Westwego, LA:$4,009/mo
Louisiana:$3,822/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Westwego, LA:$4,765/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Westwego, LA:$4,827/mo
Louisiana:$4,134/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Westwego, LA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Westwego 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
Westwego, LA$3,142/mo$2,493/mo+26.1%
Louisiana$1,765/mo$1,669/mo+5.8%
National$2,826/mo$2,805/mo+0.7%
Westwego, LA
2024 average cost:$3,142/mo
2023 average cost:$2,493/mo
Percent change:+26.1%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,765/mo
2023 average cost:$1,669/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,826/mo
2023 average cost:$2,805/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Westwego

Recent reviews for independent living in Westwego

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.

The Landing At Behrman Place Retirement Community in New Orleans, LA

4.5
This community is a decent place. We didn't have many problems with the community. The communication could have been better; however this might have been effected due to the pandemic. I would recommend this community to others.

Westwego independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwego independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwego, 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 Westwego 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 Westwego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwego 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 Westwego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwego 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 Westwego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwego, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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There are 23 independent living facilities near Westwego, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Westwego, Louisiana is Sunrise of Metairie. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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