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Nursing Home Communities in Monroe, Louisiana

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The $5,323 cost of nursing care in Monroe is slightly cheaper than the state average of $5,759 and over $2,500 less expensive than the national rate, making the city highly affordable. Comparing nearby locations, Shreveport offers a similar rate of $5,384 monthly, and Alexandria is a little more expensive at $5,536. New Orleans costs $5,931, typical for cities further south, with Lafayette offering an affordable exception at $5,272.

Monroe

$5,323

Louisiana

$5,759

The United States

$7,908

Shreveport

$5,384

Alexandria

$5,536

New Orleans

$5,931

Lafayette

$5,272

Nursing Home Costs in Monroe, LA

Semiprivate and private nursing home rooms both cost an average of $5,323 monthly in Monroe, LA.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Monroe, 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

Nursing home care is almost always more expensive than other types of care. Seniors who don’t require 24-hour monitoring may prefer to opt for in-home care or home health care at $3,337 monthly, as home health care includes some medical treatments similar to nursing homes. Assisted living facilities are also highly affordable at just $2,650 per month, but aren’t typically equipped to handle complex medical conditions, making them best for stable individuals who only require personal care.

In-Home Care

$3,337

Home Health Care

$3,337

Assisted Living Facility

$2,650

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$5,323

Nursing Home (private room)

$5,323

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Monroe, LA

The following free and low-cost resources provide information and assistance to help seniors explore their care options and remain at home for longer before moving into nursing facilities. Programs are also available to help pay bills during emergencies and cover emergency situations through respite care.

ResourceContactService
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs(318) 362-5137 (Monroe Office)The LDVA provides benefits such as emergency financial assistance, hospital care and medical treatment to eligible veterans throughout Louisiana. Seniors may qualify for nursing home care in a Louisiana Veterans Home — one of which is located conveniently in Monroe.
Ouachita Council on Aging(318) 387-0535The Ouachita Council on Aging offers several services and programs for seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, advocacy, housekeeping and nutritional counseling. The council's Caregiver Support program can help family members care for loved ones and offer in-home respite to prevent burnout and cover emergencies.
Louisiana Office of Aging and Adult Services(866) 758-5035The OAAS administers many of the state's long-term care initiatives and programs, including Medicaid waivers such as the Community Choices Program, which can allow seniors to access services such as nursing, respite, home-delivered meals and physical, occupational and speech therapies while continuing to live at home.
Cenla Area Agency on Aging(318) 484-2260The information available through the Cenla AAA can help seniors and caregivers understand their options for financial assistance, such as Medicare and Medicaid. The AAA also administers an ombudsman program that provides advocacy and dispute resolution for seniors in long-term care.
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation(318) 699-0889 (Monroe Office)As a nonprofit legal aid organization, ALSC provides free services to low-income seniors aged 60+. The organization can assist individuals in determining their Medicare or Medicaid eligibility and handle legal disputes between seniors and long-term care providers.
Louisiana Department of Health(225) 342-9500The state health department manages the Healthy Louisiana program, which is the state's Medicaid program. The program allows eligible seniors to access health checkups, prescription medications and hospital visits. Medicaid may also cover the cost of nursing home facilities.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Reviewer#ET0531

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

My mom stayed at Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation. They took care of her. She seemed pleased with the service. She didn't have any complaints or anything, and I didn't see any issues that...

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Mike253747

I visited this facility

Review of Oaks (THE)

The Oaks is an older place. We didn't get a good feeling there because it was so much like where my mom was, and we wanted a different environment for my dad. The lady who showed us around was very...

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Kristen2

I visited this facility

Review of Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home

The staff was very friendly. They seemed properly staffed with a decent amount of employees per group of guests. The food was good and the resident I adopted seemed happy enough in his...

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