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9 Best Nursing Homes in St James, LA

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St James 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in St James, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in St James is about $4,114, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 44 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near St James, LA

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Our loved one does not participate in the activities. For the record, my mom is pretty happy there now, however, there does seem to be turnover which may or may not be the nature of the biz. It makes it...
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.
Francois Bend is a beautiful, amenity-rich, 7.5 acre senior living campus. The campus is located in the heart of Gonzales, the largest town in Ascension Parish, one of the fastest growing parishes in the state. Located only 2.5 miles off of I-10, the campus is centrally located to acute care and...
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We had tried another assisted living facility previously, and my loved one did not like it at all. At Magnolia, she absolutely loves it. There are more activities - they do really well with those. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Parc Senior Living, we offer a boutique style community which means that our services are customized to the needs and level or care of our residents. We specialize in all levels of memory care services by providing a compassionate and personalized care plan led by our Physician and nurse...
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The care services is really good., my loved one loves it there, and really loves the staff. They love the food, and is very happy, which makes it much easier for me. My loved one is doing great, and it is a...
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.
For active, upscale living for seniors of all ages and abilities, come home to The Claiborne at Thibodaux in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Our family-owned and operated senior living community is a place where boutique luxury and compassionate senior care come together to provide residents and their...
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We have been very please with everything Azalea has to offer . I feel dad has settled in very comfortably in his new home . Thank you very much for making his transition as easy as possible.
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.
The Azalea Estates of Gonzales is an assisted living community designed to be welcoming, relaxing, and supportive located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Known for its spacious property and beautiful landscapes, this assisted living community is only minutes from the larger Gonzales area including its...
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in St James, LA

The average cost of senior living in St James is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou Country Club, LA with an average of $3,394 per month.

Nursing homes costs in St James, LA, vs. nearby cities

St James, LA
$4,114/mo
$4,114/mo
$4,235/mo

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

St James, LA
$4,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,489/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,114/mo

Nursing homes costs in St James, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in St James 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: St James, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt James, LALouisianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,114/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,532/mo$4,183/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,489/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,035/mo$3,821/mo$4,152/mo
Nursing Homes
St James, LA:$4,114/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
St James, LA:$4,532/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
St James, LA:$4,489/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
St James, LA:$4,035/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Nursing homes costs in St James, LA, over time

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

St James, LALA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in St James, LA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in St James 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
St James, LA$5,995/mo$6,000/mo-0.1%
Louisiana$3,829/mo$3,739/mo+2.4%
National$4,805/mo$4,827/mo-0.5%
St James, LA
2024 average cost:$5,995/mo
2023 average cost:$6,000/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$3,829/mo
2023 average cost:$3,739/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,805/mo
2023 average cost:$4,827/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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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 St James

Recent reviews for nursing homes in St James

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.7
Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel good knowing that during difficult times our loved one is receiving quality care. That means ...
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The Parc Senior Living in Gonzales, LA

4.6
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is pretty good according to my loved one. Our experience so far has been during the pandemic. The activities are just starting back up after COVID.

Azalea Estates of Gonzales

5.0
Azalea Estates has been my mother's home for two years. And, it has been a perfect fit for her. Southern style charm emits throughout Azalea. The community is extremely clean; the food is great; and, the companions and staff are the best! They truly care about the well being of all the ...
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St James nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St James nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St James, 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 St James 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 St James that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St James, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St James 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 St James Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St James 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 St James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St James, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in St James 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 St James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St James, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St James 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 St James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St James, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care, The Parc Senior Living and The Claiborne at Thibodaux are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near St James, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near St James, Louisiana. See the full list.
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