Best Memory Care in Lafayette, LA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 memory care providers in Lafayette, LA using LA Dept. of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in LA
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We analyzed These are the providers in Lafayette, LA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Lafayette, LA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Designated contact person from state licensing or disclosure records, when provided.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Lafayette (Lafayette Parish)
137
Facility 137
LA AVG 112
Rank #40 / 142
No
49
Facility 49
LA AVG 39
Rank #46 / 169
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Lady of the Oaks Retirement
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Lafayette
-No
49
Facility 49
LA AVG 39
Rank #46 / 169
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Brookdale Lafayette
MC
AL
Lafayette
96
Facility 96
LA AVG 112
Rank #101 / 142
Yes
62
Facility 62
LA AVG 39
Rank #27 / 169
StudioSARAH FORSTHOFF
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 24
Rank #10 / 53
A+
Cedar Crest Memory Care
MC
RC
Lafayette
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 112
Rank #129 / 142
No
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 39
Rank #77 / 169
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsJENNIFER DUDD
13
Facility 13
LA AVG 24
Rank #40 / 53
A+
The Blake at Lafayette
MC
AL
RC
Lafayette
113
Facility 113
LA AVG 112
Rank #72 / 142
Yes
44
Facility 44
LA AVG 39
Rank #63 / 169
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMichelle Shank
10
Facility 10
LA AVG 24
Rank #41 / 53
A+
Azalea Estates of New Iberia
MC
AL
IL
New Iberia
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 112
Rank #124 / 142
Yes
26
Facility 26
LA AVG 39
Rank #123 / 169
Studio / 1 BedAngela Davies
30
Facility 30
LA AVG 24
Rank #19 / 53
A+
Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette
MC
AL
Youngsville (Green Meadows)
101
Facility 101
LA AVG 112
Rank #92 / 142
Yes
7
Facility 7
LA AVG 39
Rank #163 / 169
-Laurie Deslatte
7
Facility 7
LA AVG 24
Rank #46 / 53
-
Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette
MC
AL
Lafayette
-Yes
42
Facility 42
LA AVG 39
Rank #72 / 169
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
23
Facility 23
LA AVG 24
Rank #24 / 53
-
Vermilion Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Kaplan
-No-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other LA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for Lafayette. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Brookdale Lafayette

Brookdale Lafayette provides an exceptional assisted and memory care senior living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Boulder Lafayette guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make life safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff, which never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Overview of The Blake at Lafayette

The Blake at Lafayette Assisted Living and Memory Care community stands as a haven of comprehensive programs and services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents within Lafayette, Louisiana. With a 24/7 nursing team, this assisted living community is committed to assisting with daily activities, managing medications, and providing personalized care. 

The Blake at Lafayette extends an open invitation to embrace cherished activities and connections, supported by the reassurance of nearby assistance whenever it’s required. As a family-owned enterprise, they foster strong bonds with the community, ensuring that the care and lifestyle offered exceed expectations. Experience the distinctive blend of life and care that defines The Blake at Lafayette.

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Overview of Azalea Estates of New Iberia

Discover Azalea Estates of New Iberia, a trusted senior living community nestled near downtown New Iberia, LA. This one-story community offers a range of options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring a supportive environment tailored to individual needs. Here, residents can choose from different suites that are spacious and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom to two-bedroom.

The well-equipped and dedicated team in the community is committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents, providing personalized care and engaging activities. Enjoy exceptional amenities such as an on-site library, beauty salon, and beautiful outdoor walking paths, all set within blooming gardens. With private dining areas for special occasions and a full calendar of social events, residents can connect and thrive in a vibrant community. Experience the warmth and security of Azalea Estates of New Iberia, where everyday is an opportunity for joy and fulfillment.

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Overview of Cedar Crest Memory Care

Step into the charm of Cedar Crest Memory Care, a dedicated community designed for individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions. Located in the heart of Lafayette, LA, the community offers a range of private and companion suite options, providing cozy accommodations tailored to meet each resident’s needs. The community emphasizes personalized memory care, ensuring that each day is an opportunity for residents to thrive through engaging activities and compassionate support from a trained team.

Top-tier amenities and services include beautifully landscaped courtyards, an arts & craft area, a beauty and barber salon, and on-site therapy. With 24/7 customized personal care and a dedicated emergency response system, the community offers both peace of mind and a fulfilling experience for residents aligned with its mission to provide purpose and comfort in a vibrant, nurturing environment. Discover how Cedar Crest Memory Care supports every individual in living their best life.

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Overview of Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette

Set in the Green Meadows section of Youngsville, Louisiana, Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette is a 101-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care. Six years into operation, it occupies a car-dependent stretch of the area (Walk Score 7), where getting around means driving rather than walking.

Memory care runs through a dedicated unit the community calls Salize, separating residents who need that specialized support from the broader assisted living population. For families who need a short-term bridge and not a permanent move, respite care is available too. Clinical coverage is constant: licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock.

Beyond the care model, residents have a fitness studio, a full-service salon, an art studio, and a home theatre to fill their days. Pets are welcome, for residents who don’t want to leave an animal companion behind. Laurie Deslatte is listed as the community’s leadership contact for families reaching out directly.

Between the dedicated memory care unit and round-the-clock nursing staff, Avanti reads as a fit for families who need both assisted living and memory care options in the same building, and who are prioritizing hands-on clinical presence over a walkable setting.

Contact Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette

Overview of Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor

Alzheimer’s Care and Behavioral Health run as named services at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. Both address what happens when dementia arrives with something else attached. A resident can have congestive heart failure and dementia at once; the family then looks for two things in one building, and this Lafayette home carries those for 137 beds.

Memory care supplies supervised support for a resident whose judgment about safety has become unreliable. Nursing home care handles the rest.

Hospice and palliative care go after comfort and symptoms. Pain a resident can no longer report has to be looked for rather than waited on. A licensed nurse on the floor at every hour means an overnight change gets assessed rather than written down in the morning.

Nursing time amounts to 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day. Rehabilitation services are available, and a beauty salon operates on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. The area scores 49 for walkability, so bring a car.

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Overview of Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette

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.

Contact Garden View Assisted Living – Lafayette

Overview of Lady of the Oaks Retirement

Lady of the Oaks Retirement provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and palliative care in Lafayette, LA. Skilled nursing and long-term care support residents who need ongoing nursing care, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support for people with serious or end-of-life illness. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care provide supervision in a setting suited to residents living with dementia who may be unable to live safely alone.

Rehabilitation services are available for short-term stays, giving residents access to therapy while they work toward recovery. The facility also offers behavioral health programming, which addresses residents’ mental and emotional care needs. These care options may suit someone whose needs range from short-term rehabilitation to ongoing nursing, memory, hospice, or palliative support.

Lady of the Oaks Retirement accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s eligibility and financial arrangements. With a Walk Score of 49, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Lady of the Oaks Retirement

Overview of Vermilion Healthcare Center

Vermilion Healthcare Center offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Kaplan, Louisiana. Nursing home and long term care services support residents who need ongoing care, while skilled nursing provides nursing care for people with more complex medical needs.

Memory care includes a secure setting for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who need supervision. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working to recover or maintain function after illness, injury, or a change in health.

The community may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s disease who needs secure care or for a resident whose needs require skilled nursing. Residents can use the on site salon and spa for personal grooming services, and the dining program includes Cajun food, with transportation, activities, wellness programming, and religious services also available.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Lafayette at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lafayette, LA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lafayette, LA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Lafayette, LA

What is the average cost of memory care in Lafayette, LA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Lafayette, LA is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Lafayette, LA?

Memory care in Lafayette, LA typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Lafayette, LA?

Memory care communities in Lafayette, LA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Louisiana Medicaid cover memory care?

Louisiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Louisiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 9 memory care communities in Lafayette, LA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.