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10 Best Nursing Homes in Westwego, LA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Westwego nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Westwego, LA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Westwego or another care type is right for you. Browse 48 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Westwego.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fairgrounds, Hollygrove and Dixon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Vallier, Paradis and Des Allemands.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Westwego, LA
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9.8
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37 reviews
time there he likes the meals and everyone is very nice The facility is clean and well managed, and the services are extremely well priced for the quality. I’m really glad that we made this decision for...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Jefferson across from Haydel's Bakery and down the street from Ochsner Main Campus, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living has been providing quality retirement living since 2001. Whether your lifestyle is active and independent or requires the assistance of a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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They could improve on activities by having a more formal program to keep their residents engaged. However, the best things are the staff are very good and really take care and pride of taking care of their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe life is precious and worth celebrating every day. And what better way to celebrate than in a community that feels like home. A senior's life is an accumulation of richness, accomplishments, loves, learnings, trails and successes. This is a community where that...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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14 reviews
My loved one is a resident at The Suites at Algiers Point and overall the experience has been good. We have had no problems. The food is acceptable, not outstanding. Sometimes communication with the family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
St. Margaret's at Belleville Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in New Orleans, LA. The exciting city of New Orleans is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, distinctive local dialect and its entertainment and performing arts venues. Home to world-famous attractions...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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61 reviews
The staff at Lafreniere Assisted Living is responsive to family and exercises good communication. We chose this place because it was clean, had a safe unit and was affordable for our family.
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.
The Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
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7.4
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12 reviews
The location of this facility is great and the staff is great. Apartment sizes are very nice and maintenance folks have been responsive when needed. The staff are all super nice, across the board. The only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Vista Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care is a private, luxury, assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club with 4 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking Bayou St John. At Vista Shores every detail is attended to allowing our...
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My loved one only was there for about a week but it ended up being a good place for him. He used the therapy services while he was here and he said those were good. I have nothing I could offer in terms of...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Belle Vie Living Center is devoted to meeting the need dynamic needs of each patient in our care. Our dedicated staff works to provide quality healthcare and superior service. Our 89-bed facility serves those in need of long-term and short-term care, as well as skilled nursing care. Private and...
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158 reviews
I have no issue so far with Colonial Oaks. We searched for rehab facilities, and Colonial was recommended to us by a healthcare professional, my mom wanted to go there, and she is very happy there.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Colonial Oaks Living Center, our staff provides quality services through care and compassion. We pride ourselves on the longevity of staff members and the care they provide. Our facility features skilled nursing services, rehabilitation services, general nursing and restorative care, and...
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1.0
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16 reviews
They are trying to be really helpful. I think it is really nice facility. I think that they could do a better job at onboarding new residents. They are kind of left to their own devices and I believe more...
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.
Laurel Senior Living is located in the heart of the Garden District in beautiful Uptown New Orleans offering Independent, Assisted, Memory, and Respite Care. All apartments are equipped with a walk-in private bath with a sit-down shower, safety grab bars, emergency pull cords in both the bath and...
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Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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.
7.9
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4 reviews
Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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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Oh, I think it's the best. I am so happy we found it. The nurses are absolutely great! The administrator personally called me! He said "We got your got brother and we are going to take care of him." They are...
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.
Here at Maison De Ville Nursing Home of Harvey, we emphasize compassionate, quality care for our guests. Our rehabilitative services are designed to restore each individual's health to help them achieve their individual goals. Our therapists are trained to evaluate the needs of the individual and...
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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.
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A couple months ago, my loved one wouldn't talk to me. A nurse put the phone up to his ear and he knew who I was. The nurses were great. There was a nurse who let me know about him. She called me and gave me...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Maison Orleans emphasizes compassionate, quality care for our guests. Our rehabilitative services are designed to restore each individual's health to help them achieve their individual goals. Our therapists are trained to evaluate the needs of the individual and treat the underlying impairments...
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I'd recommend Carrington Place of New Orleans!
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.
Our patients and residents come first at River Palms Nursing & Rehab. We offer treatment to those recovering after a hospital stay as well as people in need of long-term nursing care. We provide free video conferencing with family members and free wireless internet. If you require dialysis, we...
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My family member was sent here for wound care and therapy. It is a very old building so I was hesitant at first, but I was very pleasantly surprised at how well we were treated and how great the care is. I...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At West Jefferson Health Care Center, we believe in providing compassionate, quality care for our patients. Our rehabilitative services are designed to help each person reach their personal goals. Our therapists work to evaluate individual needs and treat underlying issues. Our facility offers a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Westwego, LA
The average cost of senior living in Westwego is $4,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafourche Crossing, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westwego, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Westwego, LA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Westwego, LA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Westwego over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Westwego
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Westwego
SummerHouse Vista Shores in New Orleans, LA
5.0
The head nurse, [name removed], is amazing. She is also in charge of the care staff. Everyone was so professional and thorough in their care of [name removed]. When sheets or clothes needed changing, it was done immediately. When he went into hospice and died, they were supportive to the end. I ...
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The Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA
5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to
others.
Maison Orleans Healthcare of New Orleans
5.0
My loved one says they treat her fine. She likes the nursing and they treat her well. She is comfortable. They keep me informed and updated. It smells like urine in certain parts of the facility, but it is clean.
Westwego nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwego nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwego, 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 Westwego 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 Westwego that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
52.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
41.2%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
41.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Westwego 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 Westwego Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westwego 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 Westwego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwego 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 Westwego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwego 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 Westwego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwego, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community, Sunrise of Metairie and Inspired Living at Kenner are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Westwego, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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