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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gecko, LA

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Gecko 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gecko, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gecko is about $4,216, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 26 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gecko, LA

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Photo of Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living
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9.2
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7 reviews
9.2
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7 reviews
5 star
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The staff is extremely friendly - they check on the in laws multiple times a day. The housekeeping is good - laundry is done once week unless you pay more for it. This has been an issue, it would be nice if...
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.
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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88 Floor plans available
8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
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3 star
13%
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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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8.5
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11 reviews
8.5
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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...
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gecko, LA

The average cost of senior living in Gecko is $4,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arnaudville, LA with an average of $3,933 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gecko, LA vs. nearby cities

Gecko, LA
$4,216/mo
$4,349/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gecko, LA vs. the state and national average

Gecko, LA
$4,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,863/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gecko vs. other types of senior living

$3,977/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,216/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gecko, LA by room type

Studio
$4,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gecko over time

Gecko, LALA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gecko

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gecko

Garden View at New Iberia

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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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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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.

Gecko nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gecko nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gecko, 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 Gecko 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 Gecko that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gecko, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gecko 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 Gecko Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gecko, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gecko 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 Gecko partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gecko, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gecko 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 Gecko communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gecko, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
80%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gecko 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 Gecko offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gecko, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
80%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
80%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and The Blake at Lafayette are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gecko, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Gecko, Louisiana. See the full list.

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