Morningside at Gerstner – Lake Charles, LA

About

Morningside at Gerstner is a 111-unit affordable senior living community designed to provide safe, resilient, and dignified homes for older adults in Lake Charles. Located within an urban infill setting, the development incorporates fortified construction standards to enhance durability and weather resistance in a region frequently impacted by severe storms.

The community offers modern, accessible floor plans; energy-efficient building systems; and thoughtfully designed amenities that promote independence, wellness, and social engagement for senior residents. Morningside at Gerstner strengthens Lake Charles’ long-term senior housing inventory while supporting the city’s broader recovery and revitalization efforts.

Affordable senior living development utilizing 4% LIHTC, CDBG funding, Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages, and support from the Louisiana Housing Authority.