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10 Best Nursing Homes in Helme, LA

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Helme 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Helme, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Helme is about $3,403, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 66 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Helme, LA

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Photo of Brookdale Lake Charles
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22 Floor plans available
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9.3
Review score
31 reviews
9.3
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31 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
26%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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It is not perfect, but has some of the best caregivers who really want to work with senior citizens. But, be prepared because you will not get to sit and soak. Brookdale has a busy schedule from exercise to...
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.
Redefine your independence with the care you need when you need it.We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. With adult residential care and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your individual needs....
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7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Things they do well at: The staff at The Gardens assisted living is very helpful and they will work with you to help provide your love ones with a comfortable environment. Areas for improvements: I think...
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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1.0
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4 reviews
1.0
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4 reviews
5 star
25%
4 star
0%
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0%
2 star
0%
1 star
75%
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Staff is always so pleasant, upbeat, and helpful at Stonebridge! You can tell they're happy to be there. I would rate them at a 10 if I could! Dining is fabulous. The food always smells so wonderful. I've...
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.
Celebrating life and new beginnings is something that happens every day at Stonebridge Place. While our residents receive assistance they need and develop new friendships, your loved one will have access to special programs and services leading to a rich and fulfilling life. We provide a positive...
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8.7
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25 reviews
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72%
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3 star
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8%
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We feel like it has improved with the new director. We have been pleased. My main suggestion would be to try to separate the living arrangements according to capabilities of the patrons.
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.
Sabine Place is located in Orange, Texas. We are conveniently located on the beautiful Texas and Louisiana border with easy access to I-10. With the many lakes and forests surrounding Orange, there are ample opportunities for nature walks, bird watching and water recreation. Orange also has many...
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The staff and the care that they provide are amazing. The community is open to feedback and issues are resolved ASAP. The community is neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others based on...
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 Kingsley Place At Lake Charles
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.
Searching for the right assisted living community may raise many questions that need immediate answers. At Kingsley Place at Lake Charles, we understand and we can help. There comes a time when a little help with simple everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved...
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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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Helme, LA

The average cost of senior living in Helme is $3,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hargrove, LA with an average of $3,244 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Helme, LA, vs. nearby cities

Helme, LA
$3,403/mo
$3,326/mo
$3,928/mo

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

Helme, LA
$3,403/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$3,403/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,403/mo

Nursing homes costs in Helme, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,780/mo
Studio
$3,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,006/mo

Senior living costs in Helme 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: Helme, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelme, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,403/mo$4,134/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$3,403/mo$4,183/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,403/mo$4,134/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,402/mo$3,822/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Helme, LA:$3,403/mo
Louisiana:$4,134/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Helme, LA:$3,403/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Helme, LA:$3,403/mo
Louisiana:$4,134/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Helme, LA:$3,402/mo
Louisiana:$3,822/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Helme, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Helme 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.

Helme, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Helme, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Helme 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
Helme, LA$3,637/mo$3,654/mo-0.5%
Louisiana$4,510/mo$4,248/mo+6.2%
National$5,349/mo$5,085/mo+5.2%
Helme, LA
2024 average cost:$3,637/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,510/mo
2023 average cost:$4,248/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,349/mo
2023 average cost:$5,085/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 Helme

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helme

Sabine Place in Orange, TX

5.0
I have a parent here and I am so glad I chose Sabine Place. It is on the smaller side which is what I was looking for. All the residents know each other. The Executive Director, [name removed] is always willing to help if and when needed. The Activities Director has activities planned ...
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Brookdale Lake Charles

5.0
[name removed] really grew to love it there at Brookdale Lake Charles. The staff are very welcoming to clients and family. Hired new staff in kitchen , food have really stepped up. Get together for family and clients with meal and social . Assist family who live away to stay connected to the ...
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Grand Cove in Lake Charles, LA

4.0
I have recently moved my parents to this community, because the community where they were at before were not able to provide the care they needed. So far I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. My parents are finally at a community where I know they are safe and in good hands. I'am ...
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Helme nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helme nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helme, 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 Helme 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 Helme that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helme, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helme 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 Helme Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helme, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helme 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 Helme partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helme, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Helme 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 Helme communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helme, LANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Helme 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 Helme offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helme, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lake Charles, The Gardens Assisted Living and Stonebridge Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Helme, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Helme, Louisiana. See the full list.

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