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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Ponchatoula, LA has 1 licensed nursing home listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,398/mo. That's roughly in line with the Louisiana state median.

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Median monthly price, Ponchatoula

$7,398/mo

Estimated range $6,779 – $8,660

● Ponchatoula $7,398 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Ponchatoula

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPonchatoulaLouisianaNational
25th percentile$6,779/mo$7,259/mo$8,951/mo
Median$7,398/mo$7,604/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$8,660/mo$8,265/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Ponchatoula 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~$2,192
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$4,823
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$18,415

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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: Hammond 7,398 · Covington 8,000

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Ponchatoula.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Ponchatoula runs about $1,861 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Ponchatoula has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (225) 925-7674 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 $4,823 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,023 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 Ponchatoula assisted living median of $5,023 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $4,823 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Ponchatoula run about $7,398 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 nursing home in Ponchatoula

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In the last 365 days: 4 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Ponchatoula, in Tangipahoa Parish, has about 7,808 residents. About 1,468 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $51,161.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Capital Area Agency on Aging(225) 925-7674capitalaaa.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.

  • New Orleans VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in New Orleans.

  • 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

Are nursing homes in Ponchatoula more expensive than the rest of Louisiana?

Ponchatoula's median nursing home cost is about 3% lower than the Louisiana state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Louisiana → · Nursing Homes cost across Louisiana → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Ponchatoula: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers