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The Verandah Retirement Community

5851 Gray Market Drive, Lake Charles, LA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.135 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Verandah Retirement Community

Located in the stunning Graywood neighborhood, The Verandah boasts a sleek, modern design with classic detail and plenty of windows. Whether residents are seeking an active community or around-the-clock care, The Verandah has it all. The welcoming community offers options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care near Lake Charles’ shops, restaurants, hospitals, and more. Nearby, residents can enjoy…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,900/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,100/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,800/month

Care fees not included

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,800/month

Care fees not included

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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$5,800/month

Care fees not included

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,700/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$3,200 observed · tracking future changes
$3,200Aug 2, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.1 out of 5 from 35 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

My mother visited three different facilities and the Verandah is the only one she got excited about. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The apartments are homey and roomy. We had lunch there and the food was so delicious. The chef even came out to introduce himself to us. We had to work some things out to get my mother in, but we are grateful to God that it all worked out. [name removed] was wonderful to work with!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Monita Johnson DejeanJanuary 20, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Average experience at above average cost.

Nurses and aides are wonderful. Food options are good but food is often not warm and service is slow. Following through with services they claim to offer. Better communication from administration. Housekeeping inside unit is subpar. [name removed] nurse practitioner was not onsite either time we needed appointments having to use urgent care off site. For the price services should be better.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousDecember 4, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Verandah Retirement Community

Mom has a good relationship with the nurses and caregivers. She's also met the people in food services and enjoys the variety of meals. She especially enjoys being able to order from a menu if she doesn't care for the scheduled entrée. Medications are distributed by the nurses and they strictly follow the dosage / frequencies. This is something I no longer have to worry about. Mom has utilized the salon for both hair and nails and enjoys the experience. The Verandah provides a numbers of scheduled activities that m

AnonymousNovember 6, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Family's Experience

We have had nothing but positive people They are caring , helpful, supportive to all of my parents needs. They make sure my dad has a menu to pick from. He is a picky eater. They are awesome. Always ready help.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousJuly 14, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Very pleased with Verandah

[name removed][ is now in memory care at the Verandah. I am very pleased with the staff and miss [name removed] the entertainment leader there. I will give them a 5 on it all in that department. Also, their chef, who is relatively new, is phenomenal. They make memory care.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Donna LNovember 8, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Best in the area

Everyone is friendly and helpful. It is a place I would want to reside if I needed assisted living Apartments are good size and very nice. The entire place is well kept, inside and out.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
DarrylApril 5, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • French
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Art Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Holiday Parties
  • Birthday Parties
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Swimming Pool
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Full kitchen
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 2, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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