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7 Best Nursing Homes in Walker, LA
Walker is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Walker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walker is about $3,832, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 30 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rosaryville, Warsaw Landing and Clio.
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9.9
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44 reviews
They have changed administrators and some changes are not to our liking. She is not friendly like the previous one. Overall we are pleased. Your help in finding Sunrise was much appreciated.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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8.5
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3 reviews
Love everything about Garden View Assisted living. The food ,the care, people working there. [name removed] is so happy there. We love Garden View
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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6.0
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21 reviews
A lot of these reviews are outdated. Under the current management things are great. The administrator is helpful and willing to resolve concerns quickly. The director of nursing is super sweet. The nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Care Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish along the Mississippi River, and home to over 229,000 people, with 820,000 in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Residents who enjoy southern living and a slower pace will be able...
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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Walker, LA
The average cost of senior living in Walker is $3,832 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slaughter, LA with an average of $3,594 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walker
Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary, LA
4.9
Oakwood Village was warm and welcoming to my mom. The staff were upbeat and helpful during the transition. This includes the aides, nurses, and housekeeping staff. The residents are happy and very friendly. The overall atmosphere is great. Mom loves the food and the staff are very accommodating ...
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The Claiborne at Baton Rouge
3.8
The Claiborne is a beautiful but huge facility. It offers a lot for the independent. Residents have to be able to walk a good distance just to eat. We had to get her a scooter. It's also on the higher end cost.Claibornes assisted living is fine. You just have to find what fits the resident ...
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The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA
4.5
I would recommend this facility -all staff are friendly and helpful. The move in process was as good as could be expected under circumstances-clean facility -housekeeping comes at least twice a week, or as often as needed. The entertainment is great. One thing that is better to me and brings me ...
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Walker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Walker nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Walker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walker, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Walker nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Walker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walker, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walker nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, LANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Baton Rouge, Sunrise at Siegen and Williamsburg Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walker, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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