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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in West Monroe, Louisiana

West Monroe, LA has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $4,964/mo. That's below the Louisiana state median by about 4%.

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Median monthly price, West Monroe

$4,964/mo

Estimated range $4,550 – $6,059

● West Monroe $4,964 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in West Monroe

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWest MonroeLouisianaNational
25th percentile$4,550/mo$4,929/mo$5,488/mo
Median$4,964/mo$5,163/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,059/mo$5,612/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in West Monroe runs about $25 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,166
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$4,765
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$18,194

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Monroe

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in West Monroe.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in West Monroe runs about $1,839 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (318) 484-2260 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $4,765 a month. The local assisted living median is $4,964 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the West Monroe assisted living median of $4,964 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $4,765 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in West Monroe run about $7,310 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 assisted living communities in West Monroe

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Free local help worth saving

West Monroe, in Ouachita Parish, has about 12,729 residents. About 2,172 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $49,386.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Cenla Area Agency on Aging(318) 484-2260cenlaaging.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Louisiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Louisiana Aging and Disability Resource Centers1-877-340-9100goea.louisiana.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Monroe VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Monroe.

  • Community Choices WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in West Monroe more expensive than the rest of Louisiana?

West Monroe's median assisted living cost is about 4% lower than the Louisiana state median.

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Assisted Living in West Monroe: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers