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10 Best Nursing Homes in Opelousas, LA
Opelousas 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 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Opelousas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Opelousas is about $4,884, 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.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sherburne, Krotz Springs and Swayze Lake.
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9.4
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7 reviews
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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8.9
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8 reviews
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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10 reviews
Garden View has been absolutely wonderful, starting with the management, housekeeping, activities provided for residents, meals provided, etc. I can honestly say that we have had absolutely NO complaints...
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.
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: 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: 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: 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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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Opelousas, LA
The average cost of senior living in Opelousas is $4,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Barre, LA with an average of $3,400 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Opelousas
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Opelousas
Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette
4.0
The staff are very attentive to my loved ones needs they are often checking on her and making sure she is comfortable in her new living environment. The meals are tasty and an alternative option is always available from the menu if the residents are dissatisfied with the food they are being ...
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Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
5.0
We are very pleased. Very good staff and quality of care. We can't think of anything in particular. Mom is very happy here with everything.
The Blake at Lafayette
5.0
We were, and continue to be, very impressed with The Blake! The staff is polite, professional, yet very warm and friendly. The food is very good - a healthy, balanced mix of local favorites. The rooms are well-designed, and the grounds are well maintained. Mom seems to enjoy the activities ...
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Opelousas nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Opelousas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Opelousas, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
44.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
44.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
44.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Opelousas 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 Opelousas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Opelousas, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Opelousas 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 Opelousas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Opelousas, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Opelousas 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 Opelousas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Opelousas, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Opelousas 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 Opelousas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Opelousas, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living, The Blake at Lafayette and Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Opelousas, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 31 nursing homes facilities near Opelousas, Louisiana. See the full list.
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