Carrington Place of New Orleans is a senior living community in Gretna, Louisiana, and it covers a range of care options, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, dementia care, hospice, and memory care, so residents with different needs have choices, and people can find help for many situations, whether it's daily support or round-the-clock nursing. The place has 186 assisted living units and a focus on personalized care, and staff support residents with things like bathing, dressing, walking, and medication, plus there are wellness programs for physical, mental, and emotional health, with scheduled activities, outings, and community events that keep folks active and social. Carrington Place offers several amenities, like a beauty salon, dining room, garden, computer center, gaming room, library, fitness room, decks, and landscaped trails, so residents can relax or join in on group activities as they like, and there's also a snack shop and barbershop on site, and they welcome pets, which isn't something you see at every place, and there're family support groups too.
Rooms come furnished and have private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable, kitchenettes, non-slip floors, and lots of closets, which makes settling in easier and safer, and there's a 24-hour call system and supervision to help with emergencies, plus the property offers community transportation for shopping or appointments, which helps seniors get around without a fuss or having to rely on family. Residents take part in daily life with support in any areas they need, like meal support from a dedicated culinary team, which makes balanced and satisfying food, including special diets for diabetes, and there's housekeeping and linen services, so chores aren't a worry.
Healthcare is on site with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, wound care, routine health assessments, occupational therapy, and help with things like dressing or continence, so folks get most things handled in one place, and specialized memory care means there's extra attention and programs for those with dementia or memory loss, along with 24-hour care for comfort and security. The staff follows strict caregiver ratios and meets state requirements for health and safety, and Carrington Place manages long-term care for those who plan to stay and age in place, but they also handle short-term needs like outpatient therapy or support after surgery. Social activities can be either run by the staff or by the residents themselves, so there's some freedom and people don't feel bored, and the environment aims to feel friendly and inviting, focusing on community, respect, and residents' needs above all. The community has received a mix of reviews, averaging around 3.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews, and it serves as a peaceful spot for elders seeking comfort, safety, and good company.
