Assisted Living in BatonRouge, LA

Assisted Living Costs in BatonRouge

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care survey states that Baton Rouge’s monthly cost of assisted living is equal to the national average of $4,000. With costs across Louisiana averaging $3,550, the capital city ranks as one of the most expensive areas for assisted living in the state. Of the cities shown in Genworth’s study, only the Houma area ($4,325) is costlier. Some of the cities with the lowest assisted living costs include Hammond ($3,075), Lake Charles ($3,125) and Alexandria ($3,401).

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in BatonRouge

In Baton Rouge, the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is approximately $1,200 per month more on average than assisted living care. This is a significantly smaller difference in cost than cities in the nearby state of Mississippi, where areas, such as Gulfport, incur nursing home care costs double that of assisted living. 

Baton Rouge’s home health care costs of $3,432 may appear at first glance to be substantially lower than assisted living. Seniors should be aware, however, that homemaker services and home health aide rates don’t cover expenses often included in assisted living, such as rent, utilities and home maintenance. Adult day health care, where individuals receive care outside the home during daytime hours, is the least expensive senior care type in Baton Rouge at $2,340 per month.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living Resources in BatonRouge

Adult Leisure Centers

Baton Rouge’s BREC agency provides physical, artistic and social activities, including crafts, card games and exercise classes, for area seniors at several adult leisure centers located throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Each center’s programs are facilitated by an on-staff supervisor who organizes events such as card games, lectures, cultural programs and exercise classes.

Consult this list of Baton Rouge adult leisure centers for all locations.

Area Agencies on Aging

The Capital Area Agency on Aging provides East Baton Rouge and surrounding parish seniors with ombudsman services, a resource center and prescription drug assistance. The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging assists seniors with Medicaid applications, cable and utility bills, wellness programs and legal issues.

Capital Area Agency on Aging
6554 Florida Blvd., Ste. 221, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 925-7674

East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
5790 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 923-8000

Veterans Resources

The Baton Rouge Vet Center provides counseling and referral services to local veterans and their families, while the area VA clinics serve veterans through outpatient medical care.

Baton Rouge Vet Center
7850 Anselmo Ln., Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-3140

VA Baton Rouge North Clinic
7968 Essen Park Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809-7439
(225) 761-3400

VA Baton Rouge South Clinic
7850 Anselmo Ln., Ste. B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 768-6419