Lake Charles, LA has 9 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,256/mo. That's roughly in line with the Louisiana state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Lake Charles
$5,256/mo
Typical range $4,657 – $6,415
● Lake Charles $5,256 ○ National median $6,528
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Lake Charles figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Lake Charles versus Louisiana and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $5,046 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Lake Charles's implied rate of about $26 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Prien $5,083 · Westlake $5,083 · Moss Bluff $5,083 · Sulphur $5,256 · Carlyss $5,083
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A note on counting: we show 9 licensed assisted living providers listed for Lake Charles proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Lake Charles has an estimated population of 81,143. About 13,747 residents (17%) are age 65 or older. Lake Charles is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The median household income is $59,235. Our directory currently lists 9 licensed assisted living providers in Lake Charles. Estimated median cost in Lake Charles is $5,256 per month, compared with $5,163 per month statewide in Louisiana.
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Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Lake Charles.
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We currently list 9 licensed assisted living providers in Lake Charles, LA.
Lake Charles's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Louisiana state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Lake Charles, LA costs $5,256/month (median).