Best Assisted Living Facilities in Metairie, LA

With an average cost of $3,624 per month, independent living is the least expensive type of senior housing in Metairie, Louisiana. Other affordable options in the area include memory care, priced at $4,154 per month on average, and a semi-private room in a nursing home at $4,092. Assisted living offers another choice, averaging $4,365 per month. The most expensive option is a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home, costing an average of $5,393 per month. This range of options allows residents in Metairie to find a living situation that fits their needs and budget.

When compared to nearby cities, Metairie senior living is slightly more expensive. The average monthly cost of assisted living is $4,365 in Metairie, while it is $3,231 in both Lafourche Crossing and Bayou Country Club.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Metairie compares to Louisiana and the national average:

Still deciding if an assisted living community in Metairie is right for you? There are plenty of options in and around the area. Metairie has 14 senior living facilities, the surrounding area has 33, and the state of Louisiana has 132. With these choices, you'll find a community that suits your needs.

In Metairie, Louisiana, seniors comprise a significant 42% of the population of 140,046 people. The gender distribution within this group is fairly balanced, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. When it comes to age, 13.2% of seniors are in their 50s, 13.8% in their 60s, 9.4% in their 70s, and 5.6% are 80 and over. Marital status varies, with 47.1% of seniors being married, 14.7% divorced, 31% never married, and 7.2% widowed. The diversity among Metairie's seniors is evident, with 73.7% identifying as White and 13.9% as Hispanic. Additionally, the senior population includes 10.9% Black, 8.1% mixed race, 4% Asian, 0.5% Native American, and 3% identifying as other, reflecting the area's rich cultural mosaic.