The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marrero, LA

Located on the west bank of Marrero, Tranquil Living offers an idyllic setting just minutes from downtown New Orleans. What makes this community unique is its small size, which supports a personalized retirement experience. With a capacity for just 10 residents, seniors can form meaningful personal relationships and social connections with staff members and fellow residents. The intimate environment also allows caregivers to develop personal care plans specific to each resident's needs. This support can range from basic assistance with activities of daily living to more comprehensive care services, such as incontinence care and diabetes management. Congregate areas for living and dining help bring residents together, creating a feeling of family.

At Sunrise of Metairie, seniors can enjoy the best of New Orleans’ vibrant culture from the comfort of home. Its extensive activities program features a variety of events, clubs and outings that celebrate local traditions and favorite pastimes. Highlights include Cajun dancing and steamboat rides on the Mississippi. Another standout feature is its dining program. Using fresh, local ingredients, the community's in-house chef crafts delicious dishes, including classic local cuisine such as gumbo and jambalaya. Supporting seniors' needs is, of course, a top priority. Embracing a holistic approach to health and wellness, the community provides personalized care plans and chore services that allow seniors to relax and enjoy their days to the fullest.

Locally owned and operated, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living is designed specifically for adults aged 55 and older. Located on lush grounds just a short walk from the Mississippi River, it's considered one of the area's leading assisted living communities for its dedication to helping seniors maintain their independence and enjoy a vibrant, active lifestyle. From crawfish boils to bingos, exercise classes and live entertainment, the monthly calendar is packed with fun activities, events and outings that promote social interaction. The community enables seniors and their families to create custom living plans, choosing a set package of services or selecting them a la carte as needed. This results in the care being both affordable and highly personalized.

Peristyle Residences Beau Maison provides compassionate care that focuses on comfort, communication, community and choice. As its name suggests, the community is designed to be a beautiful home, offering seven spacious private suites and one semi-private room, along with a cozy living room and an on-site chapel. Its small size allows seniors to enjoy a sense of privacy and feel comfortable not only with their surroundings but also with the community's team of care staff. It also allows for care to be highly specialized to each resident's personal needs. The community's approach to care is holistic, offering a celebrated music therapy program and regular pet therapy to help reduce anxiety, improve memory and combat loneliness.

The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care is a state-of-the-art community that strives to provide a therapeutic environment that's safe, secure and stress-free. Its themed neighborhoods cater to seniors of different needs, grouping together those with similar abilities to streamline care and programming. Each neighborhood features private one-bedroom apartments and thoughtfully designed living areas. The community's approach to care focuses on understanding the personal histories and lifestyle preferences of each resident by conducting a detailed life story assessment. This allows staff to deliver the support seniors need to function at the highest level possible while respecting their dignity and independence. It also allows staff to organize engaging group and one-on-one activities tailored to residents' interests.

Built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club overlooking Bayou St. John, SummerHouse Vista Shores makes our list for its exclusive lifestyle programs. Its Celebrations activity and events program offers a robust calendar of trips, live music performances and guest lectures. The community's Dimensions health and fitness program provides daily opportunities for residents to engage in activities that promote physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual well-being. Through its Sensations dining program, residents can enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals each day. The distinctive neighborhood model groups seniors with similar needs and abilities together, helping to promote socialization and enabling staff to deliver personalized care.

Right in the heart of New Orleans, Lambeth House offers a city lifestyle full of culture, food and fun. With its full spectrum of senior living options, the right level of care is always available to accommodate residents' changing needs. While seniors are close to the city's best parks, restaurants and entertainment districts, there's a full array of hospitality services, lifestyle amenities and multidimensional wellness opportunities on-site to keep them engaged. The 40,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with resort-style community spaces. Over half of that space is dedicated to the community's wellness center, which features a state-of-the-art fitness room, an indoor aquatics center, a spa, a meditation room and a garden.

For seniors looking to enjoy an active city lifestyle, Poydras Home is perfectly situated in the heart of uptown New Orleans in Magazine Street’s historic shopping, dining and arts district. We've included it on this list for its unique Green House Project model. This approach focuses on providing close-knit, smaller homes within a larger community where residents can feel empowered to be the central decision-makers in their daily lives. Each home features spacious living rooms with comfortable fireside seating, a dining room and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Residents also have access to the community's Center for Healthy Living, equipped with a therapy gym, yoga studio and meditative space, library, salon and multipurpose activity spaces.

As a locally owned and operated community, St. Francis Villa Assisted Living is committed to providing a warm, family-friendly residential lifestyle for its 65 residents. Its dedicated team has over 100 years of combined experience caring for seniors across varying levels of need. The community's expansive layout features 10 cozy living areas where residents can relax, socialize and entertain visiting friends and family. The community's shorter hallways are designed to make it easy for seniors to navigate between spaces, and resident suites are designed to accommodate aging in place. Each day, residents have the opportunity to participate in thoughtfully curated, purpose-driven activities, from live music and performances to expert-led health and wellness classes.

The focus at Laketown Village is on providing a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents and their families to experience peace of mind. Its convenient location places residents near local spots, including Lake Pontchartrain, Ochsner Medical Center and a mall. It's also just a short drive from New Orleans, which residents can access via the community's complimentary transportation service. At home, seniors can enjoy the luxury of contemporary apartments, which are pet-friendly and outfitted with modern fixtures and flooring, kitchenettes, private bathrooms and individual climate controls. The staff hosts daily activities, including fitness exercises, social hours, brain games and live performances, designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.