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Francois Bend

326 East Industry Street, Gonzales, LA 70737

Assisted Living Memory Care
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(225) 647-2363

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,609
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,546
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,592

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,607
  • Average State Price: $3,273
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Francois Bend Description

    Francois Bend is a community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Gonzales, Louisiana. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    9.0
    Francois Bend
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 43 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 5 communities in Gonzales
  • Ranking in State: 68 out of 386 communities in LA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Francois Bend is praised for its amazing staff and is anticipated to reach wonderful heights in the future.
    • Many reviewers highlight the caring nature of the staff and the variety of activities offered.
    • Julie, in charge of activities, is commended for her exceptional interaction with residents, helping them recover their love of people and outgoing personalities.
    • Described as the best assisted living facility in the Gonzales and Baton Rouge area by multiple reviewers.
    • Residents are made to feel "at home," with top-notch food and daily activities. The staff is noted for making residents feel safe and comfortable.
    • Memory Care is highly recommended, with residents treated like family and a noticeable difference in care compared to other facilities.
    • Beautiful facility and super fabulous staff are consistently mentioned.
    • One reviewer appreciates the facility for fulfilling their mother's wish of living in the middle of Gonzales, highlighting the loving and caring employees.
    • Memory Care is noted for its beauty and ample aides to accommodate residents' needs.
    • Prospective residents and their families are impressed by the informative and polite representatives, as well as the accommodations and full-time staff.
    • The facility is described as incredibly clean with a caring and helpful staff.

    Negative Review:

    • One recent employee criticizes the facility for bad management, poor communication, and a lack of appreciation for CNAs, despite the genuine care provided to residents.

    General Feedback:

    • Several reviewers express gratitude towards the staff for their helpfulness and for answering all questions, making the transition easier for their loved ones.
    • The facility is in the process of final touches for inspection and occupancy licensing, indicating ongoing growth and improvement.


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    Health

    In-House Therapy

    Strength & Balance Training Programs

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 In-House Nursing Team


    Services

    Low Staff Ratios

    Individualized Care Plan

    24/7 Nursing

    Family Support

    Personalized Plan of Care

    Utilities Included


    Activities

    Activities and Outings

    Evening Events

    Specialized Activity Program

    Cultural Events

    Daily Activities

    Group Activities


    Community Amenities

    Centralized 9,000 sq. ft. Social Pavilion

    State of the Art Fitness Gym

    Walking Paths

    Beauty/Barbershop

    Nail Salon

    Pet Friendly Environment


    Room Amenities

    Spacious Apartments

    Walk-In Showers

    Large Ceiling Heights

    Large Custom-Sized Windows

    Kitchenettes

    Private Bathrooms


    Dining

    Leisure Dining Hours

    Full Service Menu

    Specialized Diets

    Supportive Dining

    Nutritious Pureed Foods

    Gourmet Style Dining


    Transportation

    Transportation

    Handicapped Accessible Van

    Transportation to Appointments


    Pet

    Pets

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Care



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Gonzales which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 10,678 (small town).
    • The average income is $69,310, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 54
      • Average Temperature: 71.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 187 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 176 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.41 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.99 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.45 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Rouses Market
    4.3 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    4.5 miles away
    LeBlanc's Food Store
    6.6 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    8.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Coursey Blvd @ Coursey Ct - W
    15.5 miles away
    Alvin Dark @ Sharlo Ave - N
    19.2 miles away
    Alvin Dark @ Sharlo Ave - S
    19.2 miles away

    Banks

    Neighbors FCU
    7.4 miles away
    Regions Bank
    8.2 miles away
    Hancock Whitney
    10.4 miles away
    Capital One
    10.4 miles away
    Home Bank
    10.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Ascension Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Saint Elizabeth Hospital
    1.4 miles away
    Prime Occupational Medicine
    9.9 miles away
    Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine
    10.0 miles away
    Prevost Memorial Hospital
    10.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    7.2 miles away
    Wellness Corner
    7.8 miles away
    Rx Village Pharmacy
    8.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    14.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    16.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Ascension Endodontics
    7.5 miles away
    Ellis Dental
    7.5 miles away
    Grand Family Dentistry
    13.5 miles away
    Sherwood Dental Care
    14.4 miles away
    Essen Calais Dental Center
    16.2 miles away

    Parks

    Gonzales
    0.2 miles away
    Discovery Park
    0.3 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Park
    0.3 miles away
    Burnside Park
    0.4 miles away
    Dixie Youth Park
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint James Episcopal Church
    22.0 miles away
    Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
    22.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Willowbrook Center
    9.8 miles away
    Mall of Louisiana
    14.6 miles away
    Spring Park Plaza
    16.0 miles away
    Hammond Aire Plaza
    17.2 miles away
    Connell's Village Shopping Center
    18.3 miles away

    Culture

    Create Studios
    19.3 miles away
    Theatre Baton Rouge
    19.6 miles away
    African-American Cultural Center
    19.9 miles away
    Magnolia Theatre & Performing Arts Pavilion
    19.9 miles away
    Union Theater
    20.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    El Paso Mexican Grill
    1.8 miles away
    Outback Steakhouse
    2.0 miles away
    Logan's Roadhouse
    2.2 miles away
    Don's Seafood
    2.2 miles away
    Quaker Steak & Lube
    2.2 miles away

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