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Best places to open an assisted living home in Louisiana

The top markets for residential assisted living in Louisiana, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Louisiana right now are Tangipahoa Parish, Ascension Parish, Lafayette Parish counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 157 licensed assisted living homes serving 301,053 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $5,162/mo.
Licensed homes
157
state roster
Population 75+
301,053
ACS
Median AL cost
$5,162/mo
below the national median
Bed supply
17.6/1k
tight supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Louisiana

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

  1. Tangipahoa Parish County — opportunity 9.9/10 (Strong); 7,605 seniors 75+, growing 10.7%, with 2 licensed homes.
  2. Ascension Parish County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 6,005 seniors 75+, growing 16.3%, with 3 licensed homes.
  3. Lafayette Parish County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 13,390 seniors 75+, growing 9.8%, with 9 licensed homes.
  4. St. Tammany Parish County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 19,545 seniors 75+, growing 23.5%, with 22 licensed homes.
  5. Orleans Parish County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 23,963 seniors 75+, growing 13.1%, with 11 licensed homes.
  6. Livingston Parish County — opportunity 9.6/10 (Strong); 7,814 seniors 75+, growing 19.5%, with 5 licensed homes.
  7. Terrebonne Parish County — opportunity 9.5/10 (Strong); 6,352 seniors 75+, growing 2.1%, with 3 licensed homes.
  8. Bossier Parish County — opportunity 9.3/10 (Strong); 8,174 seniors 75+, growing 9.9%, with 4 licensed homes.
  9. Jefferson Parish County — opportunity 9.3/10 (Strong); 32,037 seniors 75+, growing 8.0%, with 29 licensed homes.
  10. Caddo Parish County — opportunity 9.3/10 (Strong); 17,257 seniors 75+, growing 0.4%, with 10 licensed homes.

All Louisiana counties by market opportunity

CountyPop 75+DemandHomesMarketBand
Tangipahoa Parish7,6054.929.9Strong
Ascension Parish6,0055.139.6Strong
Lafayette Parish13,3904.399.6Strong
St. Tammany Parish19,5456.6229.6Strong
Orleans Parish23,9635.1119.6Strong
Livingston Parish7,8145.359.6Strong
Terrebonne Parish6,3523.339.5Strong
Bossier Parish8,1744.849.3Strong
Jefferson Parish32,0374.4299.3Strong
Caddo Parish17,2574.7109.3Strong
East Baton Rouge Parish26,6335.4239.3Strong
Lafourche Parish6,4292.929.3Strong
Ouachita Parish10,0044.969.2Strong
St. Landry Parish5,3812.909.1Strong
Calcasieu Parish12,9734.359.1Strong
Rapides Parish8,7302.959.0Strong
Union Parish1,9604.918.6Strong
St. Bernard Parish2,0353.918.6Strong
Iberia Parish4,3552.628.5Strong
Acadia Parish3,5102.618.5Strong
Beauregard Parish2,3272.708.5Strong
Webster Parish3,1372.718.4Strong
St. Martin Parish3,3693.308.4Strong
St. John the Baptist Parish2,2492.318.4Strong
Avoyelles Parish2,8622.928.3Strong
Claiborne Parish1,3254.308.3Strong
East Feliciana Parish1,4124.708.3Strong
Allen Parish1,1892.608.3Strong
Concordia Parish1,2443.508.2Strong
St. Charles Parish2,7593.718.2Strong
De Soto Parish2,1153.608.1Strong
Washington Parish3,5114.608.1Strong
Franklin Parish1,5643.508.1Strong
Evangeline Parish2,1383.208.0Strong
St. Mary Parish3,5983.308.0Strong
St. James Parish1,5313.608.0Strong
Vermilion Parish3,7702.918.0Strong
Vernon Parish2,7515.507.9Strong
Grant Parish1,4335.407.9Strong
Lincoln Parish2,8762.827.9Strong
Natchitoches Parish2,5592.617.9Strong
Sabine Parish1,9633.607.8Strong
Richland Parish1,3853.107.8Strong
Morehouse Parish1,9203.917.7Strong
Pointe Coupee Parish2,0194.717.7Strong
Iberville Parish2,0922.717.6Strong
Assumption Parish1,6804.217.6Strong
Jefferson Davis Parish2,2834.107.5Strong
West Baton Rouge Parish1,5803.607.5Strong
Jackson Parish1,4273.607.1Strong
Plaquemines Parish1,2332.306.9Moderate
Bienville Parish1,2353.306.7Moderate
West Carroll Parish8222.60——
Madison Parish6002.20——
St. Helena Parish9785.30——
Cameron Parish3783.00——
Catahoula Parish5972.60——
Tensas Parish4462.40——
West Feliciana Parish8494.90——
LaSalle Parish8582.20——
Caldwell Parish6602.90——
Winn Parish9933.50——
East Carroll Parish5065.10——
Red River Parish6782.90——

Top cities for assisted living in Louisiana

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

CityCountyHomesBedsAvg size
MetairieJefferson220—
Baton RougeEast Baton Rouge210—
New OrleansOrleans110—
ShreveportCaddo100—
MandevilleSt. Tammany80—
CovingtonSt. Tammany80—
LafayetteLafayette60—
SlidellSt. Tammany50—
AlexandriaRapides50—

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Louisiana?
The strongest Louisiana markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Tangipahoa Parish, Ascension Parish, Lafayette Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Orleans Parish counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Louisiana city has the most assisted living homes?
Metairie has the most, with 22 licensed assisted living homes (about 0 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Louisiana?
The median assisted living cost in Louisiana is about $5,162 per month — below the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has approximately 157 licensed assisted living homes serving 301,053 residents aged 75 and older.

See the full Louisiana picture

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Louisiana state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.