Independent residential living · New Orleans area

A place to live.
A place to belong.

Compassion Care Living provides a warm, respectful home environment for adults seeking stable, independent shared living and meaningful community.

✓ Welcoming inquiries from social workers, families, and referral partners

Adults enjoying time together in a warm, welcoming home
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Welcome homeComfort. Dignity. Community.

More than housing

Independent living, grounded in compassion

We believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable place where they are treated with respect. Our residential setting supports the freedom of independent living while creating opportunities for connection and belonging.

RGRegistered Nurse
8 years of experience

Meet our founder

Ria Gougis, RN

Ria Gougis is a registered nurse with eight years of experience in medical-surgical nursing, long-term acute care, IV therapy, and wound care. Her nursing career has been centered on treating every person with dignity, patience, and compassion.

“I created Compassion Care Living because I wanted to make a difference and do something meaningful beyond bedside nursing. My goal is to change the world—one person at a time.”

— Ria Gougis, Founder

Comfortable shared living

A welcoming residential setting designed to feel like home, with respectful shared spaces and room for everyday life.

Independence with dignity

Residents maintain their independence, routines, and personal choices in a stable, community-centered environment.

Community & connection

A supportive atmosphere where residents can build relationships, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy daily living.

Referrals & inquiries

Let’s find out if Compassion Care Living is the right fit.

We welcome conversations with prospective residents, families, social workers, case managers, and community referral partners.

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Social workers, case managers, families, and community partners can use this form to begin a confidential conversation about housing availability.

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