Senior Life in Louisiana

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State Facts

Population:
25th largest U.S. State by population, with 4,410,796 people (2008 estimate).

Size:
31st largest state in the country by area, at 51,885 square miles.

Largest city: New Orleans

Median income:
$43,733 (2008 estimate)

Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 59.7 inches per year Yearly snowfall: 1-3 inches per year in the northernmost part of the state. Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Baton Rouge: January, 60/40; July, 91/73

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Senior Life in Louisiana

Louisiana has approximately 523,000 residents over the age of 65. This is 12.2% of the state population. This is very close to the national average of 12.4%. This number will grow in the coming years, as well as the need for assisted living and long term care in Louisiana.

Economy:

Louisiana's soil composition makes it ideally suited for growing sugar, rice and sweet potatoes, all of which are major agriculture industries. Fishing, particularly for shrimp, oysters and crawfish, is another big industry. Louisiana is by far the leading petroleum producing state in the country, with an output of a million barrels of crude per day. Coupled with a thriving natural gas industry, the energy sector is big business for the state. Tourism is a more than $5 billion industry as well.

Noteworthy:

Louisiana politicians have long had a reputation for “bringing home the bacon.” For every tax dollar the state sends to Washington, D.C., it receives $1.78 in return.

Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, Louisiana
(Private One Bedroom)

Region	Minimum Monthly Rate	Maximum Monthly Rate	Median Monthly Rate	Median Annual Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$2,900	$3,000	$2,950	$35,400	1%
Baton Rouge	$1,900	$2,550	$2,100	$25,200	N/A
Houma	$2,107	$3,420	$2,764	$33,162	N/A
Lafayette	$1,712	$3,200	$2,456	$29,472	N/A
Lake Charles	$2,350	$2,525	$2,400	$28,800	N/A
Monroe	$1,975	$2,475	$2,150	$25,800	3%
New Orleans	$2,123	$4,419	$3,140	$37,674	N/A
Shreveport	$2,400	$3,450	$2,838	$34,050	N/A
Rest of State	$1,875	$3,120	$2,275	$27,300	4%

Homemaker Services Hourly Rates, Louisiana
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed)

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Region	Minimum Hourly Rate	Maximum Hourly Rate	Median Hourly Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$14	$14	$14	N/A
Baton Rouge	$12	$15	$14	3%
Houma	$15	$15	$15	N/A
Lafayette	$13	$15	$14	4%
Lake Charles	$8	$16	$13	-1%
Monroe	$12	$15	$15	8%
New Orleans	$12	$17	$16	5%
Shreveport	$12	$15	$14	0%
Rest of State	$12	$15	$13	†

Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Louisiana
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed)

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Region	Minimum Hourly Rate	Maximum Hourly Rate	Median Hourly Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$14	$14	$14	N/A
Baton Rouge	$13	$16	$14	4%
Houma	$15	$15	$15	N/A
Lafayette	$14	$15	$15	3%
Lake Charles	$12	$14	$13	1%
Monroe	$12	$17	$15	N/A
New Orleans	$14	$18	$16	4%
Shreveport	$12	$16	$14	†
Rest of State	$12	$15	$14	N/A

Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Louisiana
(Medicare Certified)

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Region	Minimum Hourly Rate	Maximum Hourly Rate	Median Hourly Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$41	$85	$55	5%
Baton Rouge	$14	$120	$75	5%
Houma	$65	$95	$85	N/A
Lafayette	$15	$95	$75	49%
Lake Charles	$25	$85	$72	50%
Monroe	$15	$95	$70	63%
New Orleans	$15	$70	$25	11%
Shreveport	$15	$75	$53	37%
Rest of State	$10	$85	$70	28%

Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Louisiana
(Both Provider Types)

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Region	Minimum Hourly Rate	Maximum Hourly Rate	Median Hourly Rate
Alexandria	$14	$85	$35
Baton Rouge	$13	$120	$44
Houma	$15	$95	$50
Lafayette	$14	$95	$44
Lake Charles	$12	$85	$42
Monroe	$12	$95	$43
New Orleans	$14	$70	$20
Shreveport	$12	$75	$33
Rest of State	$10	$85	$42

Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, Louisiana

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Region	Minimum Daily Rate	Maximum Daily Rate	Median Daily Rate	Median Annual Rate*
Alexandria	$45	$45	$45	$11,700
Baton Rouge	$60	$65	$63	$16,250
Houma	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lafayette	$30	$60	$45	$11,700
Lake Charles	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monroe	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
New Orleans	$40	$65	$51	$13,130
Shreveport	$63	$70	$67	$17,290
Rest of State	$25	$60	$43	$11,050

Nursing Home Daily Rates, Louisiana
(Semi-Private Room )

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Region	Minimum Daily Rate	Maximum Daily Rate	Median Daily Rate	Median Annual Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$117	$138	$127	$46,235	7%
Baton Rouge	$120	$136	$128	$46,629	7%
Houma	$125	$140	$130	$47,359	N/A
Lafayette	$86	$150	$127	$46,235	7%
Lake Charles	$105	$140	$128	$46,800	N/A
Monroe	$100	$135	$120	$43,800	6%
New Orleans	$120	$205	$135	$49,275	6%
Shreveport	$88	$142	$128	$46,720	6%
Rest of State	$97	$142	$125	$45,625	6%

Nursing Home Daily Rates, Louisiana
(Private Room)

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Region	Minimum Daily Rate	Maximum Daily Rate	Median Daily Rate	Median Annual Rate	Five-Year Annual Growth*
Alexandria	$120	$152	$137	$49,885	8%
Baton Rouge	$129	$152	$135	$49,206	6%
Houma	$125	$150	$133	$48,600	N/A
Lafayette	$90	$158	$135	$49,198	8%
Lake Charles	$122	$153	$129	$47,145	N/A
Monroe	$130	$148	$137	$50,036	N/A
New Orleans	$133	$225	$174	$63,552	5%
Shreveport	$120	$152	$133	$48,454	6%
Rest of State	$106	$147	$135	$49,275	6%

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Types of Senior Housing and Senior Living include: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Home Care, Adult Day Care, Continuing Care, and Respite Care. These terms are the ones most commonly used in the United States. However, they may vary in your area. When considering a particular facility or service provider, be sure to confirm the specific services they offer. We also strongly encourage you to make personal visits.