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Louisiana War Veterans Home
Scout 100Jackson, LA · 10 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
One of Jackson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Every licensed senior community in the Baton Rouge, LA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
2.1★
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Cost of senior care in Baton Rouge
Local Baton Rouge-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Baton Rouge prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,250/mo median
typical range $4,200–$6,560
Memory Care
$5,220/mo median
typical range $4,180–$6,530
Skilled Nursing
$7,770/mo median
typical range $7,320–$8,610
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,250/mo median
typical range $2,170–$5,740
Residential Care Home
$4,730/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,910
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Baton Rouge using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Baton Rouge.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 15 communities in Baton Rouge, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
Skilled Nursing
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Donaldsonville, LA · 141 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Donaldsonville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →3
Landmark of Plaquemine
Scout 69Plaquemine, LA · 108 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Plaquemine.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
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New Roads, LA · 122 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Roads.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →5
Gonzales, LA · 102 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gonzales.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →6
Denham Springs, LA · 175 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Denham Springs.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →7
Pointe Coupee Healthcare
Scout 28New Roads, LA · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
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Chateau Napoleon Caring, LLC
Scout 27Napoleonville, LA · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease
Scout 24Jackson, LA · 299 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →10
Plaquemine, LA · 151 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →11
Grace Nursing Home
Scout 23Slaughter, LA · 128 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Slaughter.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →12
Gonzales Healthcare Center
Scout 20Gonzales, LA · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
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Saint Francisville, LA · 128 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →14
Denham Springs, LA · 171 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →
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Greensburg, LA · 72 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,320–$8,610/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Baton Rouge, LA?
In the Baton Rouge, LA area, assisted living typically runs $4,200–$6,560/month (median $5,250), memory care $4,180–$6,530/month (median $5,220), and skilled nursing $7,320–$8,610/month (median $7,770) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Baton Rouge, LA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Baton Rouge, LA right now are Louisiana War Veterans Home, Chateau D'ville Rehab and Retirement, Landmark of Plaquemine. The full ranked list of 15 communities is on this page.
How are the 15 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.