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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Gretna, senior citizen apartments in Gretna might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Gretna and consider their options. With 8 senior rentals in Gretna, LA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Gretna 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Gretna, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Westbank.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Orleans, Metairie or Terrytown.
Types of care available in Gretna, LA
Senior Apartments
2110 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116
1040 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Those who enjoy living near historic New Orleans, LA will enjoy Tivoli Place Apartments. With easy access to downtown dining and the events offered by this renown city, Tivoli Place features one or two bedroom Senior apartments for those 55 and older who want to be where the action is. Surrounded...
4600 10th St, Marrero, LA 70072
4606 10th St, Marrero, LA 70072
3433 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
9025 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127
2601 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70002
10101 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
The average cost of senior living in Gretna is 1,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westwego, LA with an average of 1,667 per month.
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.
In Gretna, Louisiana, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Gretna, Louisiana, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Gretna is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Gretna include Jefferson Transit. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Gretna has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Gretna offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including West Jefferson Medical Center and Touro Infirmary.
Just across the Mississippi from downtown New Orleans, Gretna is known for its lively farmers markets, riverboat rides, and fantastic food. Residents enjoy strolling through Gretna’s downtown historic district, taking tours of the David Crockett Firehouse, and journeying through the years with the German-American Cultural Center. Between House Float celebrations and Shop the Huey markets, seniors can benefit from a whole host of community events.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
Cost of living can be a major influence in deciding which care option works for your loved one. The rent burden for Gretna is about 19.4% of the average monthly income. Gretna has a median home value of $175,611 and the median cost of rent is around $909 per month per month.
In Gretna, 20.0% live in poverty, 14.1% do not have health insurance, 58.4% participate in the labor force, and 18.2% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 50.6% are male and 49.4% are female. The median age of Gretna is 38 years old. In Gretna, 7.0% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Gretna has a population density of 1,726 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Gretna consists of 17,935 people. Of the population of Gretna 18.5% have a college degree, 33.9% have a high-school diploma, and 5.9% have a graduate degree. Racially, the population of Gretna is 35.9% black, 0.5% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.2% mixed race, 6.3% other or not specified, 0.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 54.5% white.
The quality of life enjoyed by the average Louisiana citizen is ranked 50th nation-wide. Additionally, Louisiana is ranked 45th by healthcare standards. Based on natural beauty, Louisiana ranks 50th in the nation. The state of Louisiana has a cost of living index of 93.6 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 99.9 and a housing index rating of 86.6. 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 the most recent presidential election, 58% of Louisiana residents voted Republican and 38% voted Democrat. The state of Louisiana ranks 23rd in the country for diversity. In Louisiana, 28% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37. Forty-six percent of Louisiana residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,841 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-27%, Mainline Protestant-8%, and Historically Black Protestant-22%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Louisiana there are 421 masonic lodges.
The average air quality index rating in Louisiana is 37.2 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 48.3 AQI. On average, the humidity rating for Louisiana is around 74%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 78%. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 8.58 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Louisiana is around 4.95 inches. During the summer, the average temperature in Louisiana is around 81F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 94F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 66F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Louisiana drops to around 51F. The average high winter temperature is around 67F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 31F in 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 Louisiana phlox, gulf coast yucca, bald cypress, and hybrid Louisiana iris. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the bears, the mink, the waterfowl, or the otter.
Christopher Inn Apartments, Tivoli Place Apartments and Wynhoven Apartments are the top-rated senior apartments near Gretna, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 8 senior apartments near Gretna, Louisiana. See the full list.
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