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Residential care homes in Monroe may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Monroe care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Monroe, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Monroe, Claiborne or Lakeshore.
Types of care available in Monroe, LA
Residential Care Home
1900 Garret Rd., Monroe, LA 71202
1900 Garret Rd., Monroe, LA 71202
820 Jackson St., Monroe, LA 71202
820 Jackson St., Monroe, LA 71202
1007 Glenwood Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
294 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA 71269
294 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA 71269
5980 Cherry Ridge Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220
5980 Cherry Ridge Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
A care home provides a home-like environment for individuals who are able to preform activities of daily living with minimal assistance but want oversight within a safe and secure community. Amenities offered can include food service, laundry services, and transportation. This type of community is resembles a single-family home. In Louisiana, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $43,800. The state of Louisiana maintains a number of stipulations related to this type of community. The Department of Health and Hospitals and Health Standards Section licenses this community type.
The total cost of care for a community is determined by the community in which it is located. Monroe has a median home value of about $137,780 and the median cost of rent is $705 per month. The rent burden for Monroe is about 14.4% of the average person’s monthly income.
Monroe has a population density of 637 people per square mile. Demographically, Monroe is 1.5% Hispanic, 63.1% black, 0.2% other or not specified, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% mixed race, 0.2% Native American, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 34.8% white. Based on gender, 55.0% are female and 45.0% are male. The median age of Monroe is 32 years old. Out of the total population of Monroe, 13.6% do not have health insurance, 12.4% have some form of disability, 56.5% participate in the labor force, and 7.5% are widows. In Monroe, 7.2% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Of the population of Monroe 28.8% have a high-school diploma, 10.5% have a graduate degree, and 28.8% have a college degree.
In total, Louisiana has 158 general hospitals and 178 health centers that provide care for 4,649,163 citizens. Mercy Regional Medical Center, Park Place Surgical Hospital, and Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. In terms of resources, Louisiana has a cost of living index of 93.6, a grocery index rating of 99.9, and a housing index rating of 86.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The natural beauty of Louisiana is ranked 50th in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Louisiana citizen is ranked 50th nation-wide. Additionally, Louisiana is ranked 45th by standards of healthcare.
In terms of diversity, Louisiana ranks 23rd in the nation. The median age in the state is 37, and 28% of the population is over the age of 55. In the most recent presidential election, 58% of Louisiana residents voted Republican and 38% voted Democrat. Forty-six percent of Louisiana residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,841 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-27%, Mainline Protestant-8%, and Historically Black Protestant-22%. In Louisiana there are 421 masonic lodges.
On average, the humidity rating for Louisiana is around 74%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of July. The average air quality index rating in Louisiana is 37.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 48.3 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 8.58 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Louisiana is around 4.95 inches. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 81F. The average high summer temperature is around 94F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 66F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 51F. The average high winter temperature is around 67F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 31F during the month of January. While residents of Louisiana mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Louisiana can include hurricanes and floods.
The state of Louisiana has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of hybrid Louisiana iris, gulf coast yucca, bald cypress, and Louisiana phlox. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the armadillos, the civet cats, the quail, or the nutria.
Fairhaven Homeless Shelter, Fairhaven Homeless Shelter and Jackson House are the top-rated care homes near Monroe, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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