Best Senior Living in Ruston, Louisiana
10 communities found
Ruston lists 27 senior living options in total, including 10 residential communities and 17 agencies. Across the 10 communities with ratings, the average is 3.7 stars, based on 164 reviews read.
- 27options listed
- 3.7average rating, 10 rated
- 164family reviews read
Trustwell Living at Russ Place
Ruston, Louisiana
5(34)
Assisted LivingRespite / Short-Term Care
Pecan Villa
Ruston, Louisiana
4.7(3)
Independent Living
C B White House
Ruston, Louisiana
Assisted Living
Trace Drive Comm Residence
Ruston, Louisiana
Assisted Living
Vaughn House
Ruston, Louisiana
Assisted Living
Arbor & Terrace
Ruston, Louisiana
4.1(9)
Assisted Living
Princeton Place of Ruston
Ruston, Louisiana
4(35)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Alpine Rehabilitation Center
Ruston, Louisiana
2.8(6)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Onyx Care of Ruston
Ruston, Louisiana
1(3)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ruston Nursing & Rehab Center Llc
Ruston, Louisiana
2.3(19)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Ruston
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Trustwell Living at Russ Place
5 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families describe this small-town assisted living community as warm, naming specific staff members for their kindness and citing engaged activity programming.
- 2
4.1 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living
Most reviewers call this a caring, home-like assisted living community with attentive staff, though one family reported a dispute over transfer and billing.
- 3
4 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 123 units
Reviews are mixed, with some praising attentive nursing staff and cleanliness while others report lapses in basic care and staffing concerns.
- 4
2.8 (6 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 144 units
Feedback is limited but mixed, with some families praising the physical therapy team while others report unanswered phones and poor treatment.
- 5
Ruston Nursing & Rehab Center Llc
2.3 (19 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 157 units
Reviews are sharply mixed, with praise for individual staff and rehab therapy alongside concerns about inconsistent nursing care and thinning staff coverage.
What families say about senior living in Ruston
Counted across the review summaries of 27 Ruston communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted in 48% of the 27 communities, along with medical and nursing care in 22% and activities and social life in 19%. Concerns center on communication with families, raised in 33% of communities, and cost and billing, mentioned in 30%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 48%
- Medical and nursing care 22%
- Activities and social life 19%
- Cleanliness 15%
- Building and grounds 11%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 33%
- Cost and billing 30%
- Staff attitude 15%
- Food and dining 7%
“Russ Place is the only place I will put my Uncle. The staff are super helpful and friendly, and the facility is top notch! The only reason my mother isn't there is because we live in West Monroe, and she wants to be close to us. I'm still working on her though.”
Senior Living in Ruston: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (11), emergency call system (10), 24-hour staff (9), wheelchair accessible (6), on-site nurse (rn) (5), dietary accommodations (5).
How families pay for senior 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: Senior Living in Louisiana.
Senior Living near Ruston
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe27.4 mi | 20 | 4.3 / 5 | 27.4 mi |
| Monroe31.7 mi | 29 | 3.9 / 5 | 31.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 27 communities listed in Ruston, 164 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 Ruston 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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Senior Living in Ruston: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Ruston, Louisiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 27 senior living communities in Ruston, Louisiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Ruston are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Trustwell Living at Russ Place (5★, 34 ratings), A First Name Basis Home Care - Ruston (4.7★, 18 ratings), Allegiance Hospice Care of Northeast Louisiana (4.6★, 30 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Ruston?
Beyond senior living, Ruston has at-home care (10 communities), home health (8 communities), assisted living (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Ruston?
Families rate Ruston senior living communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 164 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Ruston senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 27 Ruston communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 48%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 22%), activities and social life (mentioned for 19%). The most common concerns are communication with families (33%), cost and billing (30%), staff attitude (15%).
How do Ruston nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ruston carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Ruston bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
