Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alexandria, LA

If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Alexandria, Louisiana, it's a semi-private room in a nursing home, which costs an average of $2,005 per month. Costs for care range up to $4,650 per month for a one-bedroom nursing home unit. There are several other types of care to choose from, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living, all of which are priced at $3,523 per month. Additional nursing home options include a private room at $4,115 and a studio at $3,978, providing a variety of choices to fit different needs and budgets.

Compared to other cities in the area, Alexandria is consistent in pricing. Both Pineville and Ball share an average assisted living cost of $3,523 per month. On the flip side, Alexandria is less expensive than the state average of Louisiana, which is $3,914 per month, and significantly below the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Alexandria compares to Louisiana and the national average:

There are 4 different senior living communities in Alexandria. If you decide to look for communities near Alexandria, there are 5 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of Louisiana, there are 132 facilities in the state.

In Alexandria, Louisiana, seniors make up 35.5% of the population totaling 45,133 people, with a slightly higher female representation at 52.3% compared to 47.7% male. Breaking down the senior age groups, 13.9% are in their 50s, 11.1% are in their 60s, 6.3% in their 70s, and 4.2% are 80 and over. When it comes to marital status, the seniors in Alexandria exhibit diversity: 34.3% are married, 17% are divorced, 42.3% have never married, and 6.5% are widowed. In terms of racial diversity among seniors, 37.8% are White, with a majority 55.5% identifying as Black. Additional diversity includes 3.5% mixed race, 1.9% Asian, with smaller percentages of 0.4% Native American and 3.2% Hispanic, alongside 1% identified as other, creating a richly varied cultural community.