Nursing Home Communities in New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The average cost of nursing home care in New Orleans is about $1,800 less than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s similar to the statewide average in Louisiana of $5,536. Neighboring cities are all closely aligned in price with the least expensive being Shreveport at $5,536 and the most expensive being Jackson, Mississippi, at $6,388. The average nursing home resident pays $5,597 in Baton Rouge and $5,627 in Houston across the border in Texas.
New Orleans
$5,931
Louisiana
$5,536
The United States
$7,756
Baton Rouge
$5,597
Shreveport
$5,536
Jackson, MS
$6,388
Houston, TX
$5,627
Nursing Home Costs in New Orleans, LA
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in New Orleans is $5,931 for a semiprivate room and $6,388 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in New Orleans, LA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
It may be useful for family members to look at the costs of other types of senior care in New Orleans that may better suit their loved one. The cheapest option is adult day care at an average cost of $1,235 per month. Homemaker services and home health aide services both cost an average of $3,909 per month. Assisted living facilities in the area cost an average of $4,163 per month. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $5,931 for a semiprivate room and $6,388 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$3,909
Home Health Aides
$3,909
Assisted Living
$4,163
Adult Health Care
$1,235
Nursing Home (Semiprivate)
$5,931
Nursing Home (Private)
$6,388
Free Resources for Seniors in New Orleans, LA
The following resources may be of assistance to seniors living in New Orleans and may help them to age in place in their individual homes for a longer period of time.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Catholic Charities | (504) 245-7207 | Catholic Charities operates adult day health care centers throughout the city. These centers provide meals, social and physical activities, counseling and medication management. Additional services provided by the organization include a nutrition program for seniors and a foster grandparent program to encourage intergenerational communication. Its PACE program aims to help frail seniors to remain in their own homes for as long as it’s physically and financially possible by providing a range of health care services. |
Senior Centers | (504) 821-4121 ext. 111 | The New Orleans Council on Aging runs a number of senior centers located around the city. A variety of activities are offered, including exercise classes, field trips, educational lectures and intergenerational programs. A nutritious meal is provided at midday. There’s no charge for the meal or for taking part in the activities. Transport can be arranged to the centers. |
Nutrition Program | (504) 821-4121 | The New Orleans Council on Aging operates a two-part nutrition program in the city. It provides daily hot meals at senior centers and congregate sites located throughout the city. These meals are available to seniors who are 60 or older. The second part of the program delivers meals to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves and have nobody to assist them. Volunteer drivers carry out social wellness checks on seniors while delivering meals. There’s no charge for the meals, and the program runs on donations. |
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Kerry
5.0
Review of Woldenberg Village
My parents are at Woldenburg skilled nursing, and we are very pleased. The administration and staff are attentive and kind. Dr. Powell and Terry are always available when needed, and all of the...
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Family member
1.0
Review of Chateau De Notre Dame
Rooms are clean. Communication with staff is near impossible. Don’t even attempt to get upper management on the phone. Staff very skilled at passing the blame whenever things don’t get done, which...
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CindyMR
5.0
Review of St Margaret's at Mercy
I had two family members at ST Margaret’s for rehab with in weeks of each other. Both got excellent care. The rooms were private and clean and all rehab rooms have been upgraded with television...
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