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Assisted Living in Baker, Louisiana

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Baker, Louisiana. This includes 3 facilities in Baker and 17 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Louisiana range from $68 up to $192, with an average expense running about $105. The per month cost averages around $3,156 and ranges between $2,050 and $5,760. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $37,875, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Baker typically range from around $600 per month up to $4,320 per month, with a median cost of approximately $2,565 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $30,780.




SeniorScore™ for Baker, Louisiana



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Baker scores higher than the Louisiana average of 72.
  • Baker scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including Greater Baton Rouge Surgical Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, and Earl K Long Medical Center.
  • There are 53 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Northridge Care Center, Provisions Residential Care, and Baton Rouge Health Care Center.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 75.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 237 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
  • There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Dumas Park Golf Course, Clark Park Golf Course, and Beaver Creek Golf Course.
  • There are 33 parks near the city center, including Greenwood Community Park, BREC Laurens Henry Cohn, Senior Memorial Plant Arboretum, and Hooper Road Park.
  • There are 320 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church of Baker, Harding Street Baptist Church, and Faith Baptist Church.
  • There are 21 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 157 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.05% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.44% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.88%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Louisiana has an average state income tax of 2.68%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $53,879, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $42,958, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,642, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $30,780 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $62,576 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $27,084 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $40,909 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 9.16%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Baker receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Baker has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • Baker has an average population density of 575.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Baker have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
  • Baker has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 85.33%.

Baker is a small city in the State of Louisiana. It is located within East Baton Rouge Parish and is included in the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing metropolitan area has 604,489 people, but there are 19,803 living within the city limits. The 55+ community represents around 24% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Baker is 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $43,000 (the Louisiana state average is $41,000). The mean housing price in Baker is $94,500, which is much lower than the Louisiana average of $141,000. Baker also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.16%.

Baker has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Baker has a lower than average crime rate and very low air quality ratings.

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River Oaks Estate - Baker, LA

River Oaks Estate

9475 Pettit Rd

Baker, LA 70714

1-855-229-7494

River Oaks Estate is a 30 unit senior care facility situated near by the Brownsfield neighborhood of Baker, Louisiana. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average family income of $43,661. It has an ...

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Trinity Independent Living Services - Baton Rouge, LA

Trinity Independent Living Services

3009 Monterrey Dr Ste C

Baton Rouge, LA 70814

1-855-233-7205

Trinity Independent Living Services is a senior community situated in the Park Forest-Oakcrest area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median per-family income of $50,466. It has an average ...

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Lake Sherwood Village - Baton Rouge, LA

Lake Sherwood Village

4101 Plaza Tower Dr Ofc

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1-855-238-4376

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St Martha Activity Center - Baton Rouge, LA

St Martha Activity Center

7555 Bishop Ott Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1-855-240-2530

St Martha Activity Center is a senior housing facility located in the Goodwood Homesites neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With around 30,000 individuals living in the zip code of 70806, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is ...

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Guiding Light Services - Baton Rouge, LA

Guiding Light Services

5500 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1-855-222-1541

Guiding Light Services is a senior care facility situated within the East Fairfields area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 30,000 poeple living in the 70806 zip code. With a median ...

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O'Brien House - Baton Rouge, LA

O'Brien House

1220 Main St

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

1-855-229-7494

O'Brien House is a senior community located within the Downtown East area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The surrounding area has a dense population, with around 28,000 residents in the zip code of 70802. With a median household income ...

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The Guest House - Baton Rouge, LA

The Guest House

10145 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

1-855-222-1541

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Haven's Gateway Personal Care - Baton Rouge, LA

Haven's Gateway Personal Care

1200 S Acadian Thruway Ste 211

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1-855-233-7205

Situated within the Mid City neighborhood, Haven's Gateway Personal Care is a senior care community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median per-family income of $39,496. With approximately 30,000 ...

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The Care Center - Baton Rouge, LA

The Care Center

11188 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

1-855-241-4685

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Situated in the North Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Care Center is an 80 room senior care facility. The encompassing area is densely populated, with roughly 31,000 poeple living in the 70815 zip code. With ...

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Fidelis Residential Care Homes - Baton Rouge, LA

Fidelis Residential Care Homes

1732 Sherwood Forest Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70815

1-855-241-4685

Fidelis Residential Care Homes is a family care home situated within the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 31,000 poeple living in the zip code of 70815. It is ...

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Louisiana Nursing Home Association - Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Nursing Home Association

7844 Office Park Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

1-855-222-1541

Located within the Drusilla area of the city, Louisiana Nursing Home Association is a nursing home facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 26,000 poeple living in the zip code of 70809. ...

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Sunrise of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA

Sunrise of Baton Rouge

8502 Jefferson Hwy

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

1-855-241-4685

Sunrise of Baton Rouge is a senior community situated within the Drusilla neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With about 26,000 individuals living in the zip code of 70809, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a generally ...

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Colonial Care Retirement Center - Baton Rouge, LA

Colonial Care Retirement Center

14686 Old Hammond Hwy

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1-855-241-4685

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Whealdon Estates - Baton Rouge, LA

Whealdon Estates

8680 Jefferson Hwy

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

1-855-222-1541

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House of Grace - Denham Springs, LA

House of Grace

32956 La Highway 16

Denham Springs, LA 70706

1-855-222-1541

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