Audiologist Serving Youngsville, LA
Youngsville, LA residents trust ACI Hearing Center for medical-model audiology care. Our Lafayette office is about 12 minutes from Youngsville, with four Doctors of Audiology, every major hearing aid brand, and certified Lenire tinnitus treatment.
Audiology Care for Youngsville Residents
Youngsville has grown into one of the fastest-expanding communities in Lafayette Parish, and its residents have been trusting ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette for their hearing care for years. Our office at 103 Saint Thomas Street is about 12 minutes from downtown Youngsville via Ambassador Caffery Parkway or LA-89 (Verot School Road). For Youngsville 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 Youngsville 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 Youngsville
- Downtown Youngsville
- Copper Meadows
- Sugar Ridge and the Sugar Mill Pond community
- Highland Ridge
- Bonin Road corridor
- Chemin Metairie Parkway area
- Verot School Road corridor
- The Grove and the newer south Youngsville subdivisions
- Youngsville Sports Complex neighborhoods
- Communities along LA-89 and LA-92
- Broadmoor and adjacent developments
- Surrounding rural Lafayette Parish
From downtown Youngsville, ACI Hearing Center is approximately 12 minutes north via Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Free on-site parking. Full wheelchair access on the ground floor.
Driving Directions from Youngsville to ACI Hearing Center
ACI Hearing Center is about 9 miles and roughly 12 minutes from downtown Youngsville, depending on time of day. Most Youngsville patients come one of two ways.
Route 1 — Ambassador Caffery Parkway (fastest most hours)
- From downtown Youngsville, head north on Ambassador Caffery Parkway toward Lafayette.
- Continue past the LA-733 (Chemin Metairie) intersection.
- Turn right onto Kaliste Saloom Road.
- Turn left onto Saint Thomas Street. ACI Hearing Center is at 103 Saint Thomas Street on the right.
Typical drive time: 10 to 13 minutes.
Route 2 — LA-89 (Verot School Road) scenic backup
- From Youngsville, take LA-89 (Verot School Road) north toward Lafayette.
- Continue on Verot School past the Pinhook Road intersection.
- Turn left onto Kaliste Saloom Road.
- Turn right onto Saint Thomas Street. Look for our building on the left.
Typical drive time: 13 to 16 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 Youngsville. The Lafayette Transit System does not currently service Saint Thomas Street directly. Older Youngsville patients frequently arrange a ride share or family drop-off.
Services Available to Youngsville Patients
Every audiology service Youngsville patients need is available at our Lafayette office. No long-distance trips required. Youngsville 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 Youngsville.
- 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 Youngsville 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 Youngsville 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 Youngsville 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 Youngsville Residents Choose ACI Hearing Center
- Closest medical-model audiology to Youngsville. ACI is the closest practice combining doctorate-level audiologists, every major brand, and full medical audiology services. About 9 miles and 12 minutes by car from downtown Youngsville.
- 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 Youngsville. 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 Youngsville.
- 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 Youngsville tinnitus patients do not have to travel to New Orleans or Houston.
- Cochlear implant mapping local to Youngsville. Youngsville 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 Youngsville residents. Most Youngsville patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days of calling. Same-day urgent slots are held for sudden hearing loss.
Our Youngsville-Serving Audiology Team
Youngsville 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 Youngsville, we have dedicated pages for our other service communities.
Frequently Asked Questions — Youngsville Patients
How far is ACI Hearing Center from Youngsville, LA?
ACI Hearing Center is about 12 minutes from downtown Youngsville. Take Ambassador Caffery Parkway north or LA-89 (Verot School Road) to 103 Saint Thomas Street in Lafayette, 70506. Free on-site parking.
Is there an audiologist in Youngsville, LA?
There is no full-service medical-model audiology practice within Youngsville city limits. The closest practice is ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette, roughly 12 minutes away. ACI has served Youngsville residents since 1984.
Do you accept Medicare and insurance from Youngsville 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 Youngsville residents get hearing aids fit at ACI?
Yes. Youngsville 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 Youngsville patients?
Yes. ACI is the certified Lenire provider serving Youngsville and Acadiana. We also offer sound therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers, and CBT referral coordination.
Can Youngsville 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 12 minutes from Youngsville. Youngsville patients no longer need to travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Houston for CI audiology care.
How much do hearing aids cost for Youngsville 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 Youngsville residents schedule an appointment at ACI?
Call 337-223-9448, send a message via the contact form, or email aci@acihearing.com. Most Youngsville patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days. Same-day slots are reserved for urgent concerns like sudden hearing loss.