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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Branch, LA

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Big Branch is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 85 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Branch, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Branch is about $4,587, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 984 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Big Branch, LA

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Photo of Poydras Manor Inc
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Village at St. Bernard
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.
Photo of Place Du Bourg
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of CaraVita's Twin Oaks at Pass C
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 Miramar Lodge Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Big Branch, LA

The average cost of senior living in Big Branch is $4,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bogalusa, LA with an average of $3,363 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Branch, LA, vs. nearby cities

Big Branch, LA
$4,587/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Branch, LA, vs. state and national averages

Big Branch, LA
$4,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$4,587/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,587/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Branch, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,471/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,542/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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,587/mo$4,133/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,555/mo$4,183/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,587/mo$4,133/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,961/mo$3,821/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Branch, LA:$4,587/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Big Branch, LA:$4,555/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Big Branch, LA:$4,587/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Big Branch, LA:$3,961/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Branch, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Big Branch, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Branch, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$4,870/mo$4,631/mo+5.2%
Louisiana$4,511/mo$4,474/mo+0.8%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Big Branch, LA
2024 average cost:$4,870/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,511/mo
2023 average cost:$4,474/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Big Branch

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living in Slidell, LA

5.0
At Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living, the facility is clean, and most importantly, my loved one seems to be thriving and happy there. Would highly recommend.

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.

Big Branch nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Branch nursing homes 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 care services in Big Branch nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Big Branch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Branch, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Branch nursing homes

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 Big Branch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Branch, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Branch nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
21.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Branch nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Branch nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
40.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 85 nursing homes facilities near Big Branch, Louisiana. See the full list.

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