Does Louisiana Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Many states offer Medicaid waivers that cover some assisted living services (not room and board) for eligible residents; availability and waiting lists vary by state and community. Ask each community whether it accepts a Medicaid waiver, listings that do carry an "Accepts Medicaid" tag.

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Q: Which Louisiana cities have the most senior living communities?

On Seniors Places the largest Louisiana markets are Baton Rouge (39), Shreveport (27), Metairie (26), New Orleans (18), Lafayette (16). Each city page lists every community with pricing where available.

Seniors Places lists 387 senior living communities across Louisiana, assisted living, memory care, independent living and continuing-care communities, in 31 cities. Monthly costs in Louisiana depend on the city, the type of care and apartment size; most communities publish pricing on request. The largest markets are Baton Rouge (39), Shreveport (27), Metairie (26), New Orleans (18), Lafayette (16). Every listing is commission-free: families pay nothing and communities pay no referral fee, so you can contact any community directly.

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Senior living by city in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

39 communities

Assisted Living 23 Memory Care 8 Independent Living 13

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Shreveport, LA

27 communities

Assisted Living 9 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 4

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Metairie, LA

26 communities

Assisted Living 23 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 2

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New Orleans, LA

18 communities

Assisted Living 6 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 1

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Lafayette, LA

16 communities

Assisted Living 11 Memory Care 4 Independent Living 3

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Lake Charles, LA

11 communities

Assisted Living 6 Memory Care 3 Independent Living 3

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Bossier City, LA

10 communities

Assisted Living 3 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 1

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Alexandria, LA

8 communities

Assisted Living 4 Memory Care 3 Independent Living 2

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Covington, LA

8 communities

Assisted Living 5 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 3

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Monroe, LA

8 communities

Assisted Living 4 Memory Care 1 Independent Living 1

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Slidell, LA

8 communities

Assisted Living 5 Memory Care 3 Independent Living 3

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Houma, LA

7 communities

Assisted Living 4 Independent Living 1

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Mandeville, LA

7 communities

Assisted Living 4 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 1

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Denham Springs, LA

6 communities

Assisted Living 4 Independent Living 1

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Hammond, LA

6 communities

Assisted Living 3 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 3

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New Iberia, LA

6 communities

Assisted Living 2 Memory Care 1 Independent Living 1

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West Monroe, LA

6 communities

Assisted Living 3 Memory Care 2 Independent Living 1

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Kenner, LA

5 communities

Assisted Living 2 Memory Care 1 Independent Living 2

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Assisted Living 3 Memory Care 1 Independent Living 1

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Assisted Living 2 Memory Care 1 Independent Living 2

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Senior living in Louisiana: common questions.

Monthly costs in Louisiana depend on the city, the type of care and apartment size; most communities publish pricing on request. Assisted living is usually priced as a base rent plus a care level; memory care runs higher; independent living lower.