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.

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 171 memory care communities in Louisiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Louisiana?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Louisiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Louisiana?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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Christwood	MC AL HOS IL NH SNF	Covington (St. Tammany Parish)	30 Facility 30 LA AVG 113 Rank #249 / 259	Yes	29 Facility 29 LA AVG 37 Rank #225 / 368	-	-	34 Facility 34 LA AVG 26 Rank #29 / 92	A+
The Lodge at Lane	MC AL NH SNF	Zachary	39 Facility 39 LA AVG 113 Rank #245 / 259	No	33 Facility 33 LA AVG 37 Rank #205 / 368	-	-	4 Facility 4 LA AVG 26 Rank #90 / 92	A+
Brookdale Lake Charles	MC AL	Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)	100 Facility 100 LA AVG 113 Rank #166 / 259	Yes	51 Facility 51 LA AVG 37 Rank #91 / 368	Suite	TONYA LANGLINAIS	48 Facility 48 LA AVG 26 Rank #4 / 92	A+
Brookdale Mandeville	MC AL	Mandeville	107 Facility 107 LA AVG 113 Rank #150 / 259	Yes	49 Facility 49 LA AVG 37 Rank #105 / 368	Private Room / Studio / 1 Bed	Brittany Tyler, Executive Director	48 Facility 48 LA AVG 26 Rank #4 / 92	-
Heritage Manor of Stratmore Nursing & Rehab Ctr	MC HOS NH SNF	Shreveport (Springlake, University Terrace)	142 Facility 142 LA AVG 113 Rank #69 / 259	No	12 Facility 12 LA AVG 37 Rank #312 / 368	-	-	-	-
The Carrollton New Orleans	MC AL IL RC	New Orleans (East Carrollton)	-	No	88 Facility 88 LA AVG 37 Rank #5 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed	-	-	A
Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center	MC HOS NH PC RC SNF	Houma (Terrebonne Parish)	197 Facility 197 LA AVG 113 Rank #11 / 259	No	51 Facility 51 LA AVG 37 Rank #91 / 368	-	-	-	-
Brookdale Lafayette	MC AL	Lafayette	96 Facility 96 LA AVG 113 Rank #178 / 259	Yes	62 Facility 62 LA AVG 37 Rank #58 / 368	Studio	SARAH FORSTHOFF	41 Facility 41 LA AVG 26 Rank #16 / 92	A+
Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement	MC HOS NH PC RC SNF	Donaldsonville (Ascension Parish)	141 Facility 141 LA AVG 113 Rank #72 / 259	No	21 Facility 21 LA AVG 37 Rank #271 / 368	-	-	-	A+
St. James Place	MC AL IL NH SNF	Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins)	-	Yes	66 Facility 66 LA AVG 37 Rank #48 / 368	Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	-	43 Facility 43 LA AVG 26 Rank #13 / 92	A+
Vermilion Health Care Center	MC NH SNF	Kaplan (Vermilion Parish)	120 Facility 120 LA AVG 113 Rank #113 / 259	No	- Facility - LA AVG 37 Rank #352 / 368	-	-	-	-
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	MC HOS NH PC SNF	Baton Rouge (Saint George)	144 Facility 144 LA AVG 113 Rank #63 / 259	No	38 Facility 38 LA AVG 37 Rank #178 / 368	-	-	41 Facility 41 LA AVG 26 Rank #16 / 92	A+
Stonebridge Place	MC AL	Sulphur (South Huntington Street)	93 Facility 93 LA AVG 113 Rank #182 / 259	No	67 Facility 67 LA AVG 37 Rank #42 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	BELINDA HARGRAVES	34 Facility 34 LA AVG 26 Rank #29 / 92	A+
SummerHouse Vista Shores	MC AL	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 Bed	Kyle Avance , Administrator	-	A+
The Blake at Colonial Club	MC AL 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 Bed	Paul Duplessis, Administrator	-	-

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Overview of The Peristyle at Beau West

The Peristyle at Beau West is a 46-bed memory care and assisted living community located at 100 Beau West Drive in Mandeville, Louisiana. Serving older adults in St. Tammany Parish, the facility specializes in care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees the inspection of this facility. No specific inspection history is reported in the current source data, and the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Records indicate that no civil money penalties or payment denials have been imposed by CMS within the past three years.

The community provides 24-hour staffing and offers eight confirmed amenities, including an on-site beauty salon and spa, a fitness center, and multi-denominational religious services. Resident programming includes an Alzheimer’s education and support program and full-time life enrichment coordination. Services include daily meals and snacks, housekeeping, and laundry and linen service. Specific staffing ratios and monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.

Families seeking specialized memory care with integrated educational and enrichment support may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating The Peristyle at Beau West should confirm Medicaid acceptance, current occupancy, license status, and the full inspection history directly with the Louisiana Department of Health before making a placement decision.

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