The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Slidell, LA

Azalea Estates is less than 2 miles from Slidell Memorial Hospital and near John Slidell Park. It’s also close to shopping, churches, a police and fire station and historic downtown Slidell. Residents may choose from private or shared suites with weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and linen services and a 24-hour emergency response system. Personalized care plans include weight and blood pressure monitoring and nutritious meals and snacks are provided in a restaurant-style setting. The monthly activity and social calendar includes events and outings to engage the mind, body and spirit. Small pets are allowed.

We included SummerHouse Park Provence as a top facility because it offers six exclusive senior lifestyle programs. It also provides various options for daily fun and recreation, including expert-led fitness classes and live music and performances. Residents also may choose quiet relaxation while strolling along a scenic walking path or in a well-stocked library or private courtyard and community garden. SummerHouse’s cozy suites and apartment homes include full kitchens and air conditioning units with individual climate control. Delicious chef-prepared meals with tableside service and numerous social events round out the homelike environment.

Summerfield Senior Living provides trained caring staff for assisted living residents wishing to maintain their independence while receiving the help they need 24 hours a day as needed. The friendly setting also offers ample opportunities to enjoy organized activities, educational programs, social events and outings on the community bus. Healthy, delicious meals are prepared by a talented chef and served restaurant-style. Residents can relax in Summerfield’s inviting courtyards and patios nestled among its 14-acre park-like setting. Staff members include two licensed practical nurses and are available 24/7.

Centrally located within the heart of Slidell, Oak Park Village is nestled in a picturesque setting near Ochsner Medical Center Northshore and within walking distance of St. Luke's Church. It boasts spacious, private rooms with kitchenettes, large windows and private bathrooms. Residents may also choose to share a semiprivate apartment with a friend or partner. We chose Oak Park Village for our top 10 because it features a large town square with a small cafe that’s ideal for socializing and meeting visitors. An on-site activities director creates a monthly events calendar based on residents’ interests and participation.

The Windsor is a locally owned, family-oriented community with a variety of assisted living services. It’s conveniently located next to a shopping center and just minutes from restaurants, hospitals and medical offices. Residents can enjoy an array of on-site and off-site activities, including arts and crafts, chair yoga, concerts, games, casino trips, and live performances, among others. Private or shared housing in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and emergency pull cords is available. Pets are welcome to visit but aren’t allowed to stay overnight.

Quality, compassionate care and housing are delivered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans at its St. Anthony’s Gardens. The community is conveniently located next door to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and near hospitals and other medical services. Private and shared studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments have state-of-the-art technology packages, gourmet-style kitchens, full-sized appliances, generous storage and individual heating and cooling controls, and that's why the community made it on our top 10 list. Three daily meals are provided through restaurant-style dining or room service. The pet-friendly community also offers plenty of social and recreational activities and transportation to health, retail and community services.

Avanti at Covington boasts a fresh, contemporary interior design with five uniquely themed courtyards that combine to create a welcoming assisted living environment. Its highly qualified wellness director and full-time staff nurses provide professional health care services, and the on-site, private exam room allows residents to see their own doctor or an Avanti-provided doctor without ever leaving the community. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes with delicious daily meals and numerous on-site activities available. Avanti is near two major shopping centers, which provide access to various off-site dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities.

The Trace offers spacious studio and one-bedroom furnished apartments with private bathrooms, individual temperature controls and emergency call systems. The community fronts the St. Tammany Parish Trace walking trail, which appeals to active assisted living residents. It’s also conveniently located near downtown Covington, churches, hospitals and other area amenities. Residents enjoy three delicious meals served fresh daily, housekeeping and laundry services and a daily calendar of recreational, educational and social activities coordinated by its full-time activity director. Pets are permitted, and friendly staff members are available on-site 24/7.

SummerHouse Vista Shores is a private luxury assisted living community built on the Vista Shores Country Club. It's on our list because residents can choose from private studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in three distinctive neighborhoods within the assisted living community. Nutritionally balanced, chef-prepared meals are served in its bistro and dining rooms with coffee and cocktails offered in its lounge. Residents can also enjoy a diverse array of social and cultural activities, complimentary housekeeping and laundry services, regularly scheduled transportation and 24-hour personal care. Small pets are welcome.

The Suites is locally owned and operated and located in New Orleans’ historic Algiers Point neighborhood. It’s only a block away from the levee walking path and within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops and the ferry. The Suites also offers free transportation to medical appointments and other scheduled events. Its director of health and wellness assesses residents quarterly or whenever changes occur. Community members live in private one-bedroom apartments in themed neighborhoods occupied by fellow residents with shared abilities. Meals are served family-style and residents enjoy complimentary housekeeping and laundry services. The community welcomes dogs and cats, which often enjoy time spent in the courtyard.