Best Assisted Living in New Orleans, Louisiana
10 communities found
New Orleans has 10 assisted living communities, all residential in style, with 8 of them carrying reviews that average 4.4 out of 5 across 261 reviews read. Nine of ten communities offer housekeeping, emergency call systems, 24-hour staff, gathering spaces, social activities and wheelchair access, and eight list medication management and private rooms. No pricing or Medicaid data is published for this market.
- 10communities
- 4.4average rating, 8 rated
- 261family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
Living in Love LLC
New Orleans, Louisiana
5(28)
Assisted Living
From $5,845/moThe Carrollton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.8(61)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.7(24)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Laurel Senior Living
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.6(29)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
St. Margaret’s at Mercy
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.4(36)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
SummerHouse Vista Shores
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.3(53)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Azaleas Assisted Living
New Orleans, Louisiana
Assisted Living
Chateau de Notre Dame Assisted Living
New Orleans, Louisiana
Assisted Living
Lambeth House Retirement Community - Independent & Assisted Living
New Orleans, Louisiana
4(18)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Poydras Home
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.1(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in New Orleans
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
5 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living
Living in Love, LLC holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from 28 Google reviews, though no specific comments were provided.
- 2
4.8 (61 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
The Carrollton is praised as a beautifully renovated historic community with attentive staff, though some reviews cite inconsistent nursing care and billing issues.
- 3
The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.7 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families praise The Suites at Algiers Point for compassionate nursing staff and frequent health updates, though one reviewer called the monthly cost very high.
- 4
4.6 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Laurel Senior Living earns praise for personalized care and active programming, with one reviewer raising concerns about leadership under a specific executive director.
- 5
St. Margaret’s at MercyVerified
4.4 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St. Margaret's at Mercy is valued for rehab outcomes and attentive nurses, though some reviewers report unresponsive management and inconsistent care on certain floors.
- 6
4.3 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
SummerHouse Vista Shores is described as beautiful with caring staff, though reviewers report communication, turnover, and maintenance concerns affecting safety and billing.
- 7
Lambeth House Retirement Community - Independent & Assisted Living
4 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Lambeth House is described as clean and well-maintained with attentive staff, though one reviewer raised a serious concern about neglect.
- 8
3.1 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Poydras Home offers a continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, but has no resident reviews to describe daily life.
What families say about assisted living in New Orleans
Counted across the review summaries of 10 New Orleans communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, cited in 60% of the 10 communities, along with activities and social life and building and grounds, each mentioned by 40%. At the same time, 60% raise concerns about communication with families and about cost and billing, while 40% point to safety issues and 30% to building upkeep.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Building and grounds 40%
- Medical and nursing care 30%
- Memory care 30%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 60%
- Cost and billing 60%
- Safety 40%
- Building and upkeep 30%
“My family and I are grateful to the kind, professional and attentive staff at Summer House. They helped my cousin for one month to transition to a peaceful death with the aid of compassionate and knowledgeable hospice workers. They were all attentive day and night. They helped during a very difficult time!”
“St. Margaret's is a wonderful, home-like environment that strives to make sure all residents feel welcomed and included.”
“The Carrollton Staff has been so good to my mom- they take great care of her and always kind when I see them interacting with the residents.”
Assisted Living in New Orleans: the figures
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (9), emergency call system (9), 24-hour staff (9), gathering / activity spaces (9), social activities (9), wheelchair accessible (9).
How families pay for assisted living in Louisiana
Most Louisiana families cover assisted living, memory care or independent living with a mix of private funds, often savings combined with the proceeds from selling a home. Some households also carry long-term care insurance that offsets part of the monthly cost. For veterans and surviving spouses, VA Aid and Attendance can help pay for care, and it is worth asking a VA benefits counselor whether a particular household qualifies.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Louisiana.
Assisted Living near New Orleans
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna3.8 mi | 10 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.8 mi |
| Jefferson5.2 mi | 6 | 4.9 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Marrero5.7 mi | 12 | 3.5 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Metairie6.5 mi | 38 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Kenner11.1 mi | 13 | 3.5 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Slidell29.5 mi | 12 | 4.6 / 5 | 29.5 mi |
| Mandeville30.1 mi | 24 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
| Covington33.3 mi | 7 | 3.8 / 5 | 33.3 mi |
All of Louisiana: Assisted Living in Louisiana. Closer to home? Compare assisted living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in New Orleans, 261 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in New Orleans ask about.
- Home Care in Louisiana: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in New Orleans: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 assisted living communities in New Orleans, Louisiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in New Orleans are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Living in Love LLC (5★, 28 ratings), The Carrollton New Orleans (4.8★, 61 ratings), The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care (4.7★, 24 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in New Orleans?
Beyond assisted living, New Orleans has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), independent living (7 communities), home health (5 communities), memory care (5 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in New Orleans?
Families rate New Orleans assisted living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 261 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in New Orleans assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 New Orleans communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), building and grounds (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), cost and billing (60%), safety (40%).
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