Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lafayette, LA

The most affordable option for senior housing in Lafayette, Louisiana is independent living, which costs $4,013 per month on average. Assisted living and memory care are also available at $4,103 per month on average. The more expensive options include a semi-private room in a nursing home at $4,268 per month and a nursing home studio at $5,267. With these choices, there’s something to match every preference and price range.

On average, assisted living costs $4,103 per month in Lafayette, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Opelousas ($3,974 per month) and Breaux Bridge ($3,939 per month). However, Lafayette's assisted living costs are still lower than the average cost for the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Lafayette compares to Louisiana and the national average:

There are currently 7 senior living facilities to choose from in Lafayette. Still considering where you or your loved one will settle? The surrounding area has 9 facilities to choose from, and there are a total of 132 facilities in the state of Louisiana.

In Lafayette, Louisiana, seniors comprise a substantial 34.9% of the city’s total population of 121,706. This group is distributed among various age brackets, with 11.9% in their 50s, 12.7% in their 60s, 6.8% in their 70s, and 3.5% in their 80s and over. The senior demographic is slightly more female, with 51.1% of women, while men account for 48.9%. Marital status among seniors shows that 42.1% are married, 11.6% are divorced, 40.4% have never married, and 5.9% are widowed. When it comes to diversity, Lafayette's senior population is predominantly White at 61%, followed by 29.2% Black. Additionally, 6.3% are mixed race, 5.2% are Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, with smaller groups including 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific, and 0.9% identifying as other, highlighting a rich mosaic of cultural backgrounds.