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Assisted Living in Mer Rouge, Louisiana

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Mer Rouge, Louisiana. The daily costs for assisted living in Louisiana range from $68 up to $192, with an average expenditure running approximately $105. The per month cost averages around $3,156 and ranges between $2,050 and $5,760. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $37,875, which is under the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Mer Rouge, 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

  • Mer Rouge scores lower than the Louisiana average of 72.
  • Mer Rouge scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
  • There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oak Woods Home For The Elderly, Legrand Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, and Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 75.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
  • There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Lone Oak Golf, Morehouse Country Club, and Frenchman\'s Bend Golf & Country Club.
  • There is 1 park near the city center (Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge).
  • There are no churches in or near the city.
  • There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 0.56% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.30% 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 $39,293, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $30,930, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $18,286, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $37,200 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $60,225 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $30,888 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 12.80%, which is very high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low 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

  • Mer Rouge receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Mer Rouge has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Mer Rouge has a very sparse population density of 13.3 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Mer Rouge have a very short daily commute time.
  • Mer Rouge has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 71.79%.

Mer Rouge is a small town in Louisiana. It is located within Morehouse Parish. While the encompassing area contains 857,825 people, there are only 1,684 living within the city itself. Those 55 and over comprise 38% of the total population.

Mer Rouge has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The mean household income is $31,000 vs an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Louisiana. The current unemployment rate is approximately 12.8% and the mean housing price is $87,000, which is much less than the state average of $141,000.

Mer Rouge has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rainfall each year. When compared to other cities in the US, Mer Rouge has above average air quality.

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Savannah Court of Bastrop - Bastrop, LA

Savannah Court of Bastrop

10280 Boswell St

Bastrop, LA 71220

1-855-222-1541

Located at 10280 Boswell St, Savannah Court of Bastrop is a senior housing community serving Bastrop, Louisiana. With a median family income of $29,803, the community is in a largely lower income area. It is densely populated, with ...

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Vinson Stubbs House - Monroe, LA

Vinson Stubbs House

2163 Stubbs Vinson Rd

Monroe, LA 71203

1-855-222-1541

Located at 2163 Stubbs Vinson Rd, Vinson Stubbs House is a senior housing facility serving Monroe, Louisiana. With a median household income of $41,108, the facility is in a generally middle income area. It has a dense population, ...

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Azalea Estates of Monroe - Monroe, LA

Azalea Estates of Monroe

4380 Old Sterlington Rd

Monroe, LA 71203

1-855-233-7205

Azalea Estates of Monroe is a senior housing community located at 4380 Old Sterlington Rd in Monroe, Louisiana. The community is in a largely middle class area, with an average per-household income of $41,108. It has a dense ...

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Avalon Place - Monroe, LA

Avalon Place

4385 Old Sterlington Rd

Monroe, LA 71203

1-855-238-4376

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Christus St. Joseph's Home - Monroe, LA

Christus St. Joseph's Home

2301 Sterlington Rd

Monroe, LA 71203

1-855-241-4685

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Christus St. Joseph's Home is a 130 unit senior housing facility located in Monroe, Louisiana. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 38,000 people residing in the zip code of 71203. It is a generally middle income ...

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Bush Road Community Home - Delhi, LA

Bush Road Community Home

101 Donahoe Rd

Delhi, LA 71232

1-855-221-7955

Bush Road Community Home is a senior care facility located at 101 Donahoe Rd in Delhi, Louisiana. With an average family income of $40,555, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It has a sparse population, ...

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Hillcrest House - West Monroe, LA

Hillcrest House

609 Cooley Cir

West Monroe, LA 71291

1-855-229-7494

Located nearby the Claiborne neighborhood, Hillcrest House is a senior care facility serving West Monroe, Louisiana. The neighboring area has a dense population, with approximately 34,000 people residing in the zip code of 71291. It is a primarily ...

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Pillars - Crossett, AR

Pillars

400 Main St

Crossett, AR 71635

1-855-224-5130

Located at 400 Main St, Pillars is a senior housing facility serving Crossett, Arkansas. With a median family income of $36,357, the facility is in a mostly middle class area. It has an average population density, with approximately ...

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Beech House G B Cooley - Monroe, LA

Beech House G B Cooley

211 N 3rd St

Monroe, LA 71201

1-855-238-4376

Beech House G B Cooley is a senior housing community located nearby the Brownsville-Bawcomville area of Monroe, Louisiana. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 21,000 people residing in the zip code of 71201. With a ...

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At Home Assisted Care - West Monroe, LA

At Home Assisted Care

101 N 2nd St

West Monroe, LA 71291

1-855-241-4685

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Clayton House-G B Cooley - West Monroe, LA

Clayton House-G B Cooley

907 Clayton St

West Monroe, LA 71291

1-855-221-7955

Situated near the Brownsville-Bawcomville neighborhood, Clayton House-G B Cooley is a senior care community in West Monroe, Louisiana. The community is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-family income of $51,515. It is densely populated, ...

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Savannah Grand of West Monroe - West Monroe, LA

Savannah Grand of West Monroe

37023 Cypress St

West Monroe, LA 71291

1-855-221-7955

Located close to the Claiborne neighborhood, Savannah Grand of West Monroe is a senior care facility serving West Monroe, Louisiana. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 34,000 poeple living in the 71291 zip code. With ...

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