How Many Assisted Living Facilities Are in the Lake Charles Metro Area?
As of 2023, the Lake Charles metro area has 4 assisted living facilities, or 0.2 per 10,000 residents, ranking tied at #8 of 9 Louisiana metro areas with published figures. That is below the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.3 per 10,000.
The count fell by between 6 and 10 from 2018 to 2023; only a range is known because the 2018 counts for 2 of its parishes were not published (each was 0, 1, or 2).
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked metro area
| Place | Assisted living facilities | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles Metro Area | 4 | 245,973 | 0.2 | #8 of 9 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 127 | 4,621,025 | 0.3 | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 9 | 150,593 | 0.6 | #1 of 9 |
Assisted living facilities in nearby places
| Place | Assisted living facilities | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | 4 | 0.2 | #11 of 13 |
| Cameron Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Alexandria Metro Area | 9 | 0.6 | #1 of 9 |
| Baton Rouge Metro Area | 29 | 0.3 | #3 of 9 |
| Hammond Metro Area | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Houma Metro Area | 6 | 0.3 | #3 of 9 |
| Lafayette Metro Area | 10 | 0.2 | #8 of 9 |
| Monroe Metro Area | 8 | 0.4 | #2 of 9 |
| New Orleans Metro Area | 30 | 0.3 | #3 of 9 |
| Shreveport Metro Area | 13 | 0.3 | #3 of 9 |
| Slidell Metro Area | 9 | 0.3 | #3 of 9 |
All parishes in this metro area, then the other Louisiana metro areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lake Charles Metro Area a competitive market for assisted living facilities?
The Lake Charles metro area has more assisted living facilities per resident than 0% of the other 8 Louisiana metro areas with published figures, and its density of 0.2 per 10,000 residents is below the statewide rate of 0.3. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does the Lake Charles Metro Area compare to the Alexandria Metro Area?
The Alexandria metro area ranks #1 among Louisiana metro areas with 9 assisted living facilities, or 0.6 per 10,000 residents, about 3.0 times the rate in the Lake Charles metro area (0.2).
Other industries in the Lake Charles Metro Area
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Funeral homes
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Lake Charles Metro Area: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 623312, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.