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Independent Living In New Orleans At Poydras Home

Nestled in one of America’s most vibrant, culturally rich cities, Poydras Home has served the New Orleans community for generations. Our Independent Living community offers a warm and welcoming environment where older adults can enjoy the freedom, comfort, and connection they deserve, surrounded by the beauty and spirit of New Orleans.

Independent Living at Poydras Home is centered in Garden House, our three-story building dedicated exclusively to independent, senior residents. Here, you’ll find apartments thoughtfully designed for individuals and couples who are ready to embrace a lifestyle filled with ease, purpose, and possibility.

Poydras Home offers a full continuum of care on one campus, meaning Independent Living is where many residents begin their journey, while knowing that Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, and Nursing Care are available on the same campus if needs change.

Garden House Independent Living at Poydras Home

Independent living is a residential lifestyle option designed for active adults who are largely self-sufficient but ready to simplify their lives by moving into a maintenance-free community. Garden House Independent Living at Poydras Home offers private, one-bedroom apartments for singles or couples in Uptown New Orleans.

Designed for elders who want the ease of community living with the privacy of their own apartment, Garden House brings together everyday convenience, social connection, wellness services and access to Poydras Home’s welcoming campus.

For families comparing independent living communities in New Orleans, Garden House offers a clear option for older adults who want fewer household responsibilities and increased access to services, activities and shared spaces.

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What Is Included in Garden House Independent Living?

Independent Living at Poydras Home includes:

• Private, one-bedroom apartments
• Single or couple accommodations
• Utilities included: electric, gas, and water/sewer
• Cable and WiFi available
• Full kitchen with dishwasher
• Weekly housekeeping and linen service

Dining and Shared Living Spaces

At our New Orleans Independent Living campus, dinner is provided in a restaurant-style dining room, giving residents a regular opportunity to enjoy meals in a welcoming community setting.

Garden House also includes a common living room that residents may use for entertaining, gathering or spending time with neighbors.

Outdoor Spaces, Wellness, and Daily Life

At Poydras Home, Independent Living extends beyond the apartment. Residents have access to extensive outdoor spaces, including wraparound porches, gardens, a koi pond and gazebo.

Residents also have access to the Center for Healthy Living within the heart of Poydras Home’s campus boasting a yoga studio, fitness center, therapy gym, salon and spa, library, and an education center.

Activities and Programs

Garden House Independent Living residents may participate in recreational, social and cultural activities, as well as multi-denominational religious programs. Weekly convenience outings are available to the grocery store, pharmacy and bank.

Independent Living Right for You?

Independent living may be a good fit for older adults who want a private apartment while simplifying the responsibilities of daily home upkeep. At Garden House, residents can enjoy their own space while having access to dining, housekeeping, linen service, outings, wellness services and community activities.

This lifestyle may be especially helpful for individuals or couples who want the independence of apartment living with added convenience and connection on the Poydras Home campus.

A Full Continuum of Care at Poydras Home

One of the most important advantages of choosing Poydras Home is the full continuum of care available on a single campus. Poydras Home’s healthcare staff works with residents and families when a transition to a higher level of care would be beneficial. Because of our many levels of care available on campus, a needed transition can happen without leaving the community, the people, or the place that feels like home.

Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

Independent living is designed for older adults who are largely self-sufficient and do not require daily assistance with personal care. Assisted Living at Poydras Home, by contrast, provides support with Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing, grooming, continence care, and standby or hands-on showering. Medication management is also available within Assisted Living for residents who benefit from a more structured level of care.

If your needs change over time, Poydras Home’s team can help you make a smooth, supported transition.

Understanding Memory Support and Nursing Care

For residents whose needs evolve further, Poydras Home also offers Assisted Living Memory Care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, as well as Nursing Care for those who require a higher level of medical support.

These services are provided on the same campus through Poydras Home’s compassionate, person-centered care approach known as The Green House® Project Model, which reimagines long-term care around home, family, and quality of life.

Tour Our Independent Living Campus in New Orleans

Poydras Home offers Independent Living as part of a broader senior living community in New Orleans. For those exploring long-term options, Garden House provides a comfortable starting point for elders seeking privacy but also connection and everyday support within a community setting.

We invite you to visit in person or explore our virtual 360-degree tour of Garden House to see what daily life at Poydras Home looks like. Our team is also happy to schedule a personal tour at your convenience.

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