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516 Roderick St
Morgan City, LA 70380
Located at 516 Roderick St Apt 101, Maison Jardin Senior Living Community is a senior housing community in Morgan City, Louisiana. The surrounding area has a dense population, with around 24,000 poeple living in the 70380 zip code. ...
516 Roderick St
Morgan City, LA 70380
Located at 516 Roderick St, Maison Jardin Slc is a senior housing community serving Morgan City, Louisiana. With an average household income of $44,658, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is heavily populated, with ...
1163 Museum Dr
Houma, LA 70360
Situated close to the Bayou Cane area of the city, Terrebonne Place is a senior housing community in Houma, Louisiana. The facility is in a generally middle class area, with a median per-family income of $69,766. With ...
28 miles away from Morgan City, LA
Situated near by the Bayou Cane area of Houma, Louisiana, Heritage Manor of Houma is a 120 room senior housing facility. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average household income of $69,766. It ...
28 miles away from Morgan City, LA
220 Valhi Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
Located at 220 Valhi Blvd, The Suites at Sugarmill Point is a senior housing community in Houma, Louisiana. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $69,766. With approximately 27,000 poeple ...
29 miles away from Morgan City, LA
Approximately an hour and a half from both Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Morgan City's small population of 11,000 residents includes approximately 1,900 seniors aged 65 and older. With a very low cost of living and low care costs, Morgan City offers a number of financial benefits for seniors looking to save money. Although more rural and with fewer amenities than cities such as New Orleans, Morgan City is close enough for seniors to utilize the hospitals and specialists of the larger city, yet far enough to have lower costs for assisted living care. Morgan City also has several parks and a historic district with shops and restaurants.
The approximately five assisted living communities in Morgan City cost, on average, $3,049 according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, which is slightly lower than the Louisiana average of $3,639 and significantly lower than the U.S. average of $4,300. Given the affordability of the area, Morgan City may be a good option for seniors who want to stretch their retirement savings in a small-town environment.
The SeniorScore for Morgan City, at 66, is significantly lower than the Louisiana and state averages of 72. Designed to help older adults and their caregivers determine how comfortable a city is, SeniorScore uses numerous data points from government and private databases, distilled into four senior-relevant categories. Of these, Morgan City scores highest for Finances, with a 72.
Seniors save in many ways in Louisiana: Property taxes are significantly lower than the national average, as are the state income taxes. However, city sales taxes in Morgan City are high. While assisted living care costs are very low compared with costs nationwide, incomes are also significantly lower. As the cost of living is also very low, seniors may be able to stretch their retirement savings further, especially given that neither Social Security earnings nor public pension incomes are taxed. Morgan City received a 68 for General Quality of Life, a combined result of heavy rainfall levels, a warmer climate and good air quality.
A smaller percentage of local seniors and few amenities drove down Morgan City’s score for Recreation & Leisure to a 51. However, there are still a number of nice parks, including Lake End, situated on the banks of Lake Palourde, where seniors can enjoy lake views and wildlife sightings as well as a paved walking area. In the Health & Safety category, Morgan City lost additional points for high property and average violent crime rates. Seniors have fewer options for Medicare-registered physicians or hospitals. However, retirees needing specialty care are within an hour and a half from New Orleans and Baton Rouge, where some of the highest-rated hospitals in the state are located.
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.
Morgan City is near Houma, so the two cities likely share the same monthly assisted living care cost, which, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, averages $3,049 per month. The statewide average for assisted living is $3,639, so seniors pay less for assisted living in Morgan City than in many other Louisiana cities. Prices for assisted living in Morgan City also fall significantly below the national average of $4,300, approximately $1,251 less each month.
In the northern part of the state, Shreveport’s prices are slightly higher than Morgan City’s, at $3,461 per month, a difference of $412. In Monroe, at the Arkansas border, prices are even closer, at $3,150, just $100 more each month. In the central part of the state, Alexandria’s expenses for care fall between Shreveport’s and Monroe’s, at $3,356 each month.
In the western part of the state, costs vary, with Hammond’s dropping to $2,900, the lowest in the state. Meanwhile, in Baton Rouge, costs increase to $3,618, $569 more than in Morgan City, and in New Orleans prices are even higher, at $4,163. Across the state in Lake Charles, assisted living care costs are higher than elsewhere, at $4,725 per month, a $1,676 increase over prices in Morgan City.
St. Mary Council on Aging The St. Mary Council on Aging supports seniors and their families through a number of valuable programs. Individuals can call to connect with caring and knowledgeable staff regarding the most pertinent resources, with referrals given and follow-up provided afterward. Seniors can receive Personal Emergency Response Systems for a reduced cost, find out about congregant dining and sign up for transportation to local destinations. 613 Second Street, Franklin, LA 70538 |
Morgan City Senior Center Seniors 60 and older can join the Morgan City Senior Center’s many activities and programs geared especially for them. Arts and crafts, special outings and holiday events are some of the offerings available. Seniors can participate in an exercise class such as chair yoga, take part in a nutrition class to learn about healthy portion sizes or enjoy a hot lunch together. Transportation is also available to and from the Senior Center for those in Morgan City who need a ride. 301 3rd Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 |
St. Mary Parish Council Transportation Part of St. Mary’s Community Action Transportation Program, St. Mary Parish Council Transportation is focused specifically on offering rides to seniors in Morgan City and surrounding areas. Individuals can schedule rides to and from doctors' or other medical appointments, grocery shopping trips, errands and more. Rides must be scheduled two days in advance, and rides are available weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. P.O. Box 271, Franklin, LA 70538-0271 |
Franklin VA Clinic In the nearby city of Franklin, senior veterans can receive their primary care services. This includes routine vaccinations, wellness checkups and other aspects of preventative care. Seniors struggling with mental health issues such as PTSD, anxiety or depression can also receive mental health services at this location through counseling and support. Individuals with more specialized health care needs can visit the New Orleans VA Medical Center, where a much broader array of services are provided. 603 Haifleigh Street, Franklin, LA 70538-3734 |
Louisiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Seniors who are experiencing difficulties with their care in an assisted living facility may receive assistance from an Ombudsman as part of the Louisiana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Concerns can range from the quality of care received to food and residents' rights. Ombudsmen listen to a resident’s concerns, then work on their behalf to help resolve the issue with the facility to the resident’s satisfaction. Ombudsmen can also help individuals and family members with choosing an appropriate facility. P.O. Box 61, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0061 |
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