Audiologist Serving Scott, LA
Scott, LA residents trust ACI Hearing Center for medical-model audiology care. Our Lafayette office is about 6 to 10 minutes from Scott, with four Doctors of Audiology, every major hearing aid brand, and certified Lenire tinnitus treatment.
Audiology Care for Scott Residents
Scott is a growing bedroom community just west of Lafayette along I-10, and its residents have been trusting ACI Hearing Center for hearing care for years. Our office at 103 Saint Thomas Street is only about 6 to 10 minutes from downtown Scott. You can take I-10 east to the Ambassador Caffery Parkway exit, or drive Cameron Street straight east into Lafayette. For Scott families, ACI is the closest practice that combines four Doctors of Audiology with every major hearing aid brand and full medical audiology services under one roof.
We serve Scott patients of every age, from infant newborn hearing screenings (when referred by your pediatrician) through retirement-age hearing care. Pediatric hearing evaluations, adult diagnostic testing, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus treatment, and cochlear implant candidacy and mapping are all handled in our Lafayette office. That is a far shorter drive than traveling to Baton Rouge, Houston, or New Orleans for the same services.
Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve in Scott
- Downtown Scott and the Cameron Street corridor
- Rue Argenteuil and surrounding developments
- Neighborhoods along US-90 west of Lafayette
- The W Willow Street area
- Communities near Walmart Neighborhood Market on Cameron Street
- Family Dollar area and along Alfred Street
- Rural Scott stretching toward Duson
- Neighborhoods off Boots Road
- Communities along LA-93 south of Scott
- Areas near the Scott Public Library
- Zip code 70583 across all of Scott
- Surrounding western Lafayette Parish
From downtown Scott, ACI Hearing Center is approximately 6 to 10 minutes east via I-10 or Cameron Street. Free on-site parking. Full wheelchair access on the ground floor.
Driving Directions from Scott to ACI Hearing Center
ACI Hearing Center is about 6 miles from downtown Scott, and most Scott patients arrive in 6 to 10 minutes depending on traffic. There are two common routes.
Route 1: I-10 East (fastest at rush hour)
- From downtown Scott, get on I-10 eastbound.
- Take Exit 100 for Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
- Turn south (right) onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
- Turn left onto Kaliste Saloom Road, then left onto Saint Thomas Street. ACI Hearing Center is at 103 Saint Thomas Street on the right.
Typical drive time: 6 to 8 minutes.
Route 2: Cameron Street (surface streets, no interstate)
- From downtown Scott, take Cameron Street east.
- Cameron becomes University Avenue as you enter Lafayette. Continue east.
- Turn south (right) onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
- Turn left onto Kaliste Saloom Road, then left onto Saint Thomas Street.
Typical drive time: 9 to 12 minutes.
Parking: Free on-site parking directly in front of the building. Wheelchair-accessible entrance on the ground floor. Handicap parking spaces adjacent to the front door.
Ride share and public transit: Uber and Lyft both serve the route from Scott. The Lafayette Transit System does not currently service Saint Thomas Street directly. Older Scott patients frequently arrange a ride share or family drop-off.
Services Available to Scott Patients
Every audiology service Scott patients need is available at our Lafayette office. No long-distance trips required. Scott patients who previously drove to Houston or New Orleans for cochlear implant mapping, Lenire-certified tinnitus care, or pediatric audiology can now have it done locally.
- Comprehensive Hearing Tests. Full diagnostic audiogram, speech-in-noise testing, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions.
- Hearing Aid Fitting. Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, Widex, Signia, Unitron, Lyric.
- Lyric Extended-Wear Hearing Aids. 24/7 wear, placed deep in the ear canal by a certified audiologist. Only certified Lyric provider close to Scott.
- Tinnitus Management. Certified Lenire provider, sound therapy, TRT, CBT referral.
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Mapping. Candidacy testing, surgical referral, lifetime mapping.
- Diagnostic Testing. Comprehensive audiologic diagnostic testing including ABR and ECochG.
- Custom Ear Molds. Swim plugs, musician plugs, sleep plugs, hunter and shooter protection.
- Hearing Protection. Custom and over-the-counter solutions for work, music, and recreation.
- Hearing Aid Repair. In-house repair on most major brands regardless of where the device was purchased.
Conditions We Treat for Scott Patients
- Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)
- Noise-induced hearing loss (industrial, hunting, music)
- Conductive and mixed hearing loss
- Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, hissing)
- Cerumen (earwax) blockage
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Cochlear implant candidacy
- Pediatric hearing concerns
- Single-sided deafness
- Occupational hearing hazards
- Auditory processing concerns
- Hyperacusis and noise sensitivity
Treatment Plan Pricing for Scott Patients
Our treatment plans at ACI Hearing Center range from $4,500 to $7,500 and include binaural hearing aids (both ears), a real-ear measurement fitting, follow-up adjustments, cleanings, and our care commitment for the life of your devices. Cherry financing is available for Scott patients who want to spread the cost over time. For Lyric extended-wear hearing aids, which are a subscription-based device, call for current subscription pricing.
Hearing Aid Brands We Fit
ACI Hearing Center is brand-independent. We fit every major hearing aid manufacturer so that your prescription is matched to your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget, not to whoever the office happens to stock.
- Oticon
- Phonak
- ReSound
- Starkey
- Widex
- Signia
- Unitron
- Lyric (extended-wear)
- Rexton
- Sonic
Why Scott Residents Choose ACI Hearing Center
- Closest medical-model audiology to Scott. ACI is the closest practice combining doctorate-level audiologists, every major brand, and full medical audiology services. About 6 miles and 6 to 10 minutes by car from downtown Scott.
- Four Doctors of Audiology. Every provider holds the Au.D. doctorate, CCC-A certification from ASHA, and FAAA fellowship. You see a doctor, not a hearing aid salesperson.
- Independent and locally owned since 1984. ACI has been Lafayette-owned for 42 years. No corporate franchise turnover. The audiologist who fits you today is likely to be the one who follows up with you in 5 years.
- Brand independent. Every major hearing aid manufacturer is fit in our office. Your recommendation matches your hearing loss and lifestyle, not store inventory.
- Only certified Lyric provider close to Scott. Lyric is a 24/7 extended-wear hearing aid placed deep in the ear canal by a trained audiologist. Only a small number of practices in Louisiana are Lyric-certified. ACI is the closest one to Scott.
- Only certified Lenire provider in Acadiana. Lenire is FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation therapy for tinnitus. ACI is the only certified Lenire provider in the Acadiana region, so Scott tinnitus patients do not have to travel to New Orleans or Houston.
- Cochlear implant mapping local to Scott. Scott patients no longer have to drive to Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Houston for cochlear implant mapping. Done here in our Lafayette office.
- Same-week appointments for Scott residents. Most Scott patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days of calling. Same-day urgent slots are held for sudden hearing loss.
Our Scott-Serving Audiology Team
Scott patients are seen by Kimberly L. Allred, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA (founder), Elizabeth LeMaire, Au.D., Sarah Lalande-Davies, Au.D., and Courtney Barbier, Au.D. All four are Doctors of Audiology with full ASHA and AAA credentials, with combined experience of more than 60 years in Acadiana audiology.
Nearby Locations We Serve
ACI Hearing Center serves the full Lafayette Parish area from our office at 103 Saint Thomas Street. If you are outside Scott, we have dedicated pages for our other service communities.
Frequently Asked Questions from Scott Patients
How far is ACI Hearing Center from Scott, LA?
ACI Hearing Center is about 6 to 10 minutes from Scott, LA. From downtown Scott, take I-10 east to the Ambassador Caffery Parkway exit, or take Cameron Street east into Lafayette. Our office is at 103 Saint Thomas Street, Lafayette, LA 70506. Free on-site parking.
Is there an audiologist in Scott, LA?
There is no full-service medical-model audiology practice within Scott city limits. The closest practice is ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette, roughly 6 to 10 minutes away. ACI has served Scott residents and Lafayette Parish since 1984.
Do you accept Medicare and insurance from Scott patients?
Yes. ACI accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, United, Humana, Aetna, Cigna, and most commercial insurance plans. We verify your specific benefits before your visit. Call 337-223-9448.
Can Scott residents get hearing aids fit at ACI?
Yes. Scott patients receive the same complete hearing aid fitting workflow that any Lafayette patient does. That includes a full diagnostic evaluation, real-ear measurement verification, custom fitting and programming, and ongoing follow-up care. Every major brand is available.
Does ACI Hearing Center treat tinnitus for Scott patients?
Yes. ACI is the certified Lenire provider serving Scott and Acadiana. We also offer sound therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers, and CBT referral coordination.
Can Scott patients get a cochlear implant evaluation locally?
Yes. ACI Hearing Center provides cochlear implant candidacy testing, pre-surgical workup, surgical referral, and lifetime device mapping in Lafayette. That is about 6 to 10 minutes from Scott. Scott patients no longer need to travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Houston for CI audiology care.
How much do hearing aids cost for Scott patients?
Our treatment plans at ACI Hearing Center range from $4,500 to $7,500 and include binaural hearing aids (both ears), a real-ear measurement fitting, follow-up adjustments, cleanings, and our care commitment for the life of your devices. Cherry financing is available. For Lyric extended-wear hearing aids, call for current subscription pricing.
How do Scott residents schedule an appointment at ACI?
Call 337-223-9448, send a message via the contact form, or email aci@acihearing.com. Most Scott patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days. Same-day slots are reserved for urgent concerns like sudden hearing loss.