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Mandeville sits on the northern shore of Louisiana’s famous Lake Pontchartrain. Roughly 12,500 people live in Mandeville, and its senior population is slightly larger than that of most cities, at 17.4%. Residents enjoy health care costs roughly 8% below the national average, comfortable winters during which temperatures regularly reach the low 60s and rarely drop below 40, and crime rates below U.S. and Louisiana averages. The city also provides direct access to the New Orleans area via the 24-mile-long Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge.
Moving into an assisted living facility may be the best choice if you find yourself regularly in need of help with basic life activities such as bathing, preparing meals and getting from room to room. According to Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Mandeville is $3,450, which is notably cheaper than national and statewide averages.
This guide contains an overview of average assisted living costs in Mandeville and throughout Louisiana. You’ll also find a list of some local programs and government initiatives that support senior citizens in the area.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Louisiana. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Mandeville seniors pay an average of $3,450 per month for assisted living care, according to Genworth Financial’s annual survey of national costs.
Mandeville’s average monthly prices for assisted living are roughly $1,000 cheaper than the national average of $4,500. Average prices in Louisiana are also significantly lower than national costs at $3,748 per month.
Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge, has the state’s highest average prices for assisted living care at $4,125. It’s followed by Lake Charles at $4,000 a month and cultural center New Orleans at $3,973 a month. The state’s cheapest prices are found in northern city Monroe at $2,650 per month and central city Alexandria at $2,900 per month. Shreveport, at $3,870 per month, and Lafayette, at $3,850 a month, are closer to the top of the range.
Note: Data for Mandeville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hammond, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Louisiana.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services | (985) 893-0076 | SLLS provides pro bono legal aid for low-income citizens in and around the Mandeville area. Its elder law-specific areas of practice include helping seniors recover money lost to consumer scams, contest community care evictions and access age-appropriate medical care. |
| STAR Transit | (985) 327-0185 | You can use this non-emergency service to set up curb-to-curb rides throughout St. Tammany Parish. While the service is available for parish residents of any age, seniors may ride for half price, with personal care attendants able to join them for no charge. |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | (985) 549-5637 | Louisiana allows residents over 55 years of age to take free classes at the state’s public colleges, including Southeastern Louisiana University. The state also provides a 50% discount on required textbooks. Further specifics may differ by college; contact a particular college’s admissions department for more information. |
| St. Tammany Parish Library Mandeville Branch | (985) 626-4293 | This library offers regularly scheduled social events for adults, including a monthly book club and Scrabble club. You can also receive free one-on-one or self-directed computer instruction at its technology center. |
| Louisiana Ombudsman Program | (504) 909-0672 | Contact this office if you have concerns or complaints about the level of care you’re receiving in a long-term care facility. Ombudsmen are tasked with defending the rights and safety of assisted living and nursing home residents, offering their services completely free of charge. |
| Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs | (985) 893-6201 | If you are a military veteran, you may contact the VA’s parish office for help accessing military benefits and information regarding veteran-specific loans and tax exemptions. The department also provides support for mental health through a 24-hour crisis line. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Mandeville area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
