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Louisiana Assisted Living by the Numbers
The Louisiana partner network spans 13 cities, led by Alexandria and Covington.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Louisiana
The Louisiana median for assisted living is $5,162 a month ($61,950 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 17% below the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Louisiana family would have roughly $1,317 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Louisiana median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,162 | $6,200 | 74% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $4,957 | $6,673 | 78% |
| Adult day care | $1,913 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $7,604 | $9,581 | 51% |
| Nursing home, private room | $8,076 | $10,798 | 48% |
Statewide medians for Louisiana from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Check Louisiana Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Louisiana median of $5,162 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 74% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Louisiana veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
212,834 Louisiana Veterans and Their Families
Louisiana is home to 212,834 veterans, 102,139 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Louisiana veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Louisiana
Patriot Angels works with 16 Louisiana assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 2 | 1 |
| Covington | 2 | 2 |
| Kenner | 2 | 2 |
| Bossier City | 1 | 1 |
| Shreveport | 1 | 1 |
| Lake Charles | 1 | 1 |
| Lafayette | 1 | 1 |
| Mandeville | 1 | 1 |
The largest operators in our Louisiana network are Discovery Senior Living (7), Brookdale (6), Distinctive Living (1).
Featured Louisiana Partners
How Louisiana Licenses Assisted Living
Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (LDH) licenses adult residential care providers in Louisiana. License categories in Louisiana:
- Adult Residential Care Provider (ARCP), Levels 1-4
- Alzheimer's special care units
What it means for your family: Louisiana ARCPs with Alzheimer's special care units must meet added disclosure and staffing rules. 14 of our 16 Louisiana partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Louisiana community, check its record in the LDH licensing page.
Louisiana Programs That Help Pay for Assisted Living
Louisiana Medicaid generally does not pay for assisted living; the Community Choices Waiver supports care at home.
Aid & Attendance in Louisiana
The benefit is paid to the Louisiana veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Louisiana families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Louisiana. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Louisiana City
14 Louisiana cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Louisiana Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Louisiana?
The Louisiana statewide median is $5,162 a month, or $61,950 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Louisiana?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Louisiana assisted living bill, about 74% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Louisiana?
Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover assisted living?
: Louisiana Medicaid generally does not pay for assisted living; the Community Choices Waiver supports care at home.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Louisiana?
16 assisted living partners in 13 cities, and 14 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Louisiana numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
GuideAssisted Living Services, Amenities and Levels of CareComing soon
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soonOther Care Options in Louisiana
Independent living in Louisiana
For Louisiana veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 3 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Louisiana
Secure dementia care in Louisiana, offered by 14 of our partners here.
In-home care in Louisiana
Caregivers who come to the house, for Louisiana veterans staying home longer.