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Out of Pineville’s 14,000+ residents, more than 1,700 are over the age of 65, making up more than 12% of its population. This central Louisiana town is located just outside of Acadiana. Residents can enjoy plenty of local restaurants and for seniors who enjoy the outdoors, the area has several parks, including along the riverfront. St. Frances Cabrini and Rapides Regional Medical Center are the main health care providers for the area, and the city has more physicians per capita than the national average. Budget-conscious retirees may be particularly attracted to the city due to its low cost of living.
In Pineville’s assisted living facilities, caregivers help with activities of daily living and medications. Many communities also offer onsite rehabilitative services such as speech and occupational therapy. While costs vary depending on needs and amenities, the city’s seniors pay about $2,900 a month for assisted living which is below the state and national averages.
This guide compares the cost of assisted living in Pineville with other areas, and at the end, we cover a few organizations and programs that may help seniors pay for assisted living and maintain a high quality of life throughout their retirement.
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.
On average, seniors living in Pineville’s assisted living facilities are paying around $2,900 a month for their care. Prices vary depending on an individual’s living accommodations and their required level of care.
Statewide, assisted living residents are paying about $848 more for their care than Pineville’s seniors, and across the country, they’re paying $1,600 more each month.
Most cities in Louisiana have a higher cost of assisted living than in Pineville. In Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, seniors are paying about $1,225 and $1,100 more each month for their care, respectively, while assisted living costs in New Orleans ($3,973) are only slightly behind those areas. In Shreveport, the average cost of care is $970 higher than in Pineville. Lafayette’s median cost of care is $950 a month more than Pineville’s average which is just below Shreveport’s median.
Note: Data for Pineville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Alexandria, 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 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | (318) 484-2260 | Seniors and their families can contact the Long Term Care Ombudsman to learn about local assisted living facilities, how they’ve performed on inspections and what financing options are available to pay for their care. The ombudsman also helps current residents by investigating their complaints and working with facilities’ administrators and care teams to resolve issues impacting residents. |
| Vet Center | (318) 466-4327 | The Vet Center in neighboring Alexandria is a helpful resource for the area’s older veterans. The organization provides free bereavement and post-traumatic stress counseling services and hosts rewarding social and recreational activities such as art therapy. Pineville’s retired service members can also reach out to the group for referrals to health care services. |
| Pineville Senior Citizens Center | (318) 443-4713 | At the Pineville Senior Citizens Center, the city’s older residents can meet up with other seniors to play games and participate in exercise classes, as well as dine together during congregate meals. The senior center is open five days a week to all parish residents over the age of 60. |
| Acadiana Legal Service Corporation | (318) 443-7281 | The Acadiana Legal Service Corporation provides free legal assistance to Pineville seniors over the age of 60. The organization can help with a variety of matters, including resolving housing disputes, handling defective merchandise cases and ensuring seniors aren’t subject to unfair debt collection practices. |
| Cenla Area Agency on Aging | (318) 484-2260 | The Cenla A.A.A. connects Pineville’s older adults with different government programs that can help them stay healthy throughout their retirement. The agency manages programs for home-delivered meals and in-home care services as well as insurance counseling and care coordination services. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Pineville 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.
