SummerHouse Vista Shores
Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA

SummerHouse Vista Shores

Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA

Overview of SummerHouse Vista Shores

SummerHouse Vista Shores is a senior living community located at 5958 St. Bernard Avenue in the Filmore neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Led by administrator Kyle Avance, the property borders scenic Bayou St. John and offers independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care.

The 162-bed community features a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 275 to 575 square feet. Residents across all care levels have access to restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and on-site maintenance.

For those in the memory care program, trained staff deliver structured cognitive support and heightened supervision to minimize confusion and wandering. The property is pet-friendly, has common lounge areas, and organizes off-site group excursions. The surrounding area carries a walk score of 31, indicating a car-dependent location where daily errands or medical visits to nearby clinics typically require a vehicle. To assist, the community provides scheduled local transportation and personal concierge services.

Prospective residents can contact the St. Bernard Avenue administrative office directly to arrange a tour or check floor plan availability.

Bed community size
162-bed community Rank #30 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 259 homes in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100 Rank #216 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 368 homes in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
License LevelLevel 2-Shelter Care Home
License Number2203785234

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactKyle Avance , Administrator (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Fax504-288-3730

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 275-300 / 300 / 530-575 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Address 5.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Orleans's city center to SummerHouse Vista Shores's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

SummerHouse Vista Shores
AL
MC
New Orleans (Filmore)
162
Facility 162
LA AVG 113
Rank #30 / 259
Yes
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 37
Rank #216 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKyle Avance , AdministratorA+
The Blake at Colonial Club
AL
MC
RC
Harahan
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 113
Rank #85 / 259
Yes
53
Facility 53
LA AVG 37
Rank #83 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPaul Duplessis, Administrator-
The Carrollton New Orleans
AL
IL
MC
RC
New Orleans (East Carrollton)-No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 37
Rank #5 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed-A
Laurel Senior Living
AL
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Touro)-Yes
94
Facility 94
LA AVG 37
Rank #2 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed-A
The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
New Orleans (Algiers)-Yes
71
Facility 71
LA AVG 37
Rank #25 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

SummerHouse Vista Shores is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
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Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
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Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about SummerHouse Vista Shores

What neighborhood is SummerHouse Vista Shores in?

SummerHouse Vista Shores is in the Filmore neighborhood of New Orleans.

Is SummerHouse Vista Shores in a walkable area?

SummerHouse Vista Shores has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of SummerHouse Vista Shores?

According to LA state health department records, SummerHouse Vista Shores's license number is 2203785234.

Are pets allowed at SummerHouse Vista Shores?

Yes, SummerHouse Vista Shores allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does SummerHouse Vista Shores have?

SummerHouse Vista Shores has 162 beds.

Are there photos of SummerHouse Vista Shores?

Yes — there are 9 photos of SummerHouse Vista Shores in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of SummerHouse Vista Shores?

SummerHouse Vista Shores is located at 5958 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122.

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