
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lafayette, LA
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lafayette, LA
Garden View Assisted Living sits at 601 Verot School Rd in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering both assisted living and memory care under one roof. It’s about 3.6 miles from downtown, in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 42. That means a few errands are walkable, but most residents and visiting family will want a car for regular trips around town.
The building is single-story, which tends to make a real difference for residents managing mobility issues or memory-related conditions: no stairs or elevators to navigate, just a straightforward, everyday layout. Rooms come as private or semi-private. Garden View has been operating in Lafayette for 23 years, a long enough stretch to suggest real staying power in a competitive local market.
Day-to-day life here includes fitness and recreation activities, plus transportation services for residents who need help getting to appointments or errands off-site. Pets are welcome too. For a lot of families, not having to rehome a longtime companion animal makes the transition into assisted living considerably less painful.
Combining assisted living and memory care in a single-story community gives families some flexibility if a resident’s needs shift over time, without requiring a move to a different facility.
23 years in operation Rank #51 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 92 homes in Louisiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #151 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st 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.
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ContactEdythe D. Casselman, Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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3.6 miles from city center
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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.
| The Vincent | AL | Lafayette (Verot School Road) | 115
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| The Blake at Lafayette | AL MC RC | Lafayette | 113
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| Brookdale Lafayette | AL MC | Lafayette | 96
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#16 / 92 | A+ |
| Rosewood Assisted Living | AL RC | Lafayette | 92
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#188 / 368 | Private / Companion Suites | JENNIFER DUDD | 31
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#32 / 92 | A+ |
| Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette | AL MC | Lafayette | - | Yes |
42
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42
LA AVG
37
Rank
#151 / 368 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | 23
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23
LA AVG
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#51 / 92 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette
Is Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette in a walkable area?
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette been in business?
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette?
Yes, Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette?
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette is located at 601 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508.
What is the phone number of Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette?
(337) 237-5542 will put you in contact with the team at Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette.
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