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Maurice, LA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Maurice's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lafayette, Louisiana
Every licensed senior community in the Lafayette, 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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Cost of senior care in Lafayette
Local Lafayette-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lafayette prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,040/mo median
typical range $4,030–$6,300
Memory Care
$5,020/mo median
typical range $4,020–$6,280
Skilled Nursing
$7,460/mo median
typical range $7,030–$8,270
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,040/mo median
typical range $2,080–$5,520
Residential Care Home
$4,540/mo median
typical range $3,630–$5,680
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
- 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 23 communities in Lafayette, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Vermilion Health Care Center
Scout 81Kaplan, LA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Kaplan's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →3
Amelia Manor Nursing Home
Scout 72Lafayette, LA · 151 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafayette.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →4
Landmark of Acadiana
Scout 72Saint Martinville, LA · 124 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Martinville.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →5
Crowley, LA · 73 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Crowley.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lafayette, LA · 92 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafayette.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →
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Breaux Bridge, LA · 128 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Breaux Bridge.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
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Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
Scout 57Gueydan, LA · 66 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gueydan.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →9
Crowley, LA · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Crowley.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →10
Lafayette, LA · 137 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lafayette.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →11
Abbeville, LA · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Abbeville.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →12
The Ellington
Scout 46Rayne, LA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rayne.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →13
Maison Du Monde Living Center
Scout 46Abbeville, LA · 128 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Abbeville.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
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Lafayette, LA · 28 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lafayette.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →15
Kaplan Healthcare Center
Scout 40Kaplan, LA · 113 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Kaplan.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →16
Lafayette, LA · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →17
River Oaks Retirement Manor
Scout 29Lafayette, LA · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →18
Landmark of Rayne
Scout 29Rayne, LA · 130 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →19
Maison De Lafayette
Scout 27Lafayette, LA · 189 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →20
Camelot of Broussard
Scout 26Broussard, LA · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →21
Cornerstone at the Ranch
Scout 25Lafayette, LA · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →22
Evangeline Oaks Guest House
Scout 23Carencro, LA · 190 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →23
Church Point, LA · 134 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lafayette, LA?
In the Lafayette, LA area, assisted living typically runs $4,030–$6,300/month (median $5,040), memory care $4,020–$6,280/month (median $5,020), and skilled nursing $7,030–$8,270/month (median $7,460) — 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 Lafayette, LA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lafayette, LA right now are Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Vermilion Health Care Center, Amelia Manor Nursing Home. The full ranked list of 23 communities is on this page.
How are the 23 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.
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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.