Best Memory Care in Louisiana

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Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

167 homes in Louisiana

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other senior care options in Louisiana:

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.


Sunrise at Siegen	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)	100 Facility 100 LA AVG 113 Rank #167 / 262	Yes	55 Facility 55 LA AVG 37 Rank #76 / 368	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	Ruth HortonAdministrator	18 Facility 18 LA AVG 26 Rank #62 / 91	A+
Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Baton Rouge (Lirocchi)	78 Facility 78 LA AVG 113 Rank #202 / 262	Yes	22 Facility 22 LA AVG 37 Rank #264 / 368	Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	SOPHIA TALLEY	10 Facility 10 LA AVG 26 Rank #74 / 91	A+
The Claiborne at Baton Rouge	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)	104 Facility 104 LA AVG 113 Rank #155 / 262	No	22 Facility 22 LA AVG 37 Rank #264 / 368	Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Keith Dennis	8 Facility 8 LA AVG 26 Rank #79 / 91	A+
Brookdale Lake Charles	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)	100 Facility 100 LA AVG 113 Rank #167 / 262	Yes	51 Facility 51 LA AVG 37 Rank #91 / 368	Suite	TONYA LANGLINAIS	48 Facility 48 LA AVG 26 Rank #4 / 91	A+
Sunrise of Baton Rouge	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Baton Rouge (Mid City South)	71 Facility 71 LA AVG 113 Rank #211 / 262	Yes	46 Facility 46 LA AVG 37 Rank #123 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite	Michelle Scott	19 Facility 19 LA AVG 26 Rank #59 / 91	A+
The Phoenix at Hammond	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Hammond	120 Facility 120 LA AVG 113 Rank #114 / 262	No	20 Facility 20 LA AVG 37 Rank #278 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Nichole Chauvin	5 Facility 5 LA AVG 26 Rank #85 / 91	A+
Brookdale Mandeville	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Mandeville	107 Facility 107 LA AVG 113 Rank #151 / 262	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 / 91	A+
The Claiborne at Shoe Creek	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Central	100 Facility 100 LA AVG 113 Rank #167 / 262	No	31 Facility 31 LA AVG 37 Rank #216 / 368	Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Jill Greig	5 Facility 5 LA AVG 26 Rank #85 / 91	A+
Brookdale Lafayette	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	96 Facility 96 LA AVG 113 Rank #179 / 262	No	62 Facility 62 LA AVG 37 Rank #58 / 368	Studio	SARAH FORSTHOFF	41 Facility 41 LA AVG 26 Rank #15 / 91	A+
Stonebridge Place	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Sulphur (South Huntington Street)	93 Facility 93 LA AVG 113 Rank #184 / 262	No	67 Facility 67 LA AVG 37 Rank #42 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	BELINDA HARGRAVES	34 Facility 34 LA AVG 26 Rank #28 / 91	A+
The Blake at Lafayette	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Lafayette	113 Facility 113 LA AVG 113 Rank #133 / 262	Yes	44 Facility 44 LA AVG 37 Rank #137 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Michelle Shank	9 Facility 9 LA AVG 26 Rank #75 / 91	A+
Azalea Estates of Monroe	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Monroe (Lamkin)	60 Facility 60 LA AVG 113 Rank #229 / 262	Yes	27 Facility 27 LA AVG 37 Rank #240 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed	Brooke Taylor	46 Facility 46 LA AVG 26 Rank #8 / 91	A+
Cedar Crest Memory Care	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Lafayette	55 Facility 55 LA AVG 113 Rank #239 / 262	No	41 Facility 41 LA AVG 37 Rank #163 / 368	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	JENNIFER DUDD	12 Facility 12 LA AVG 26 Rank #71 / 91	A+
The Pearl at Jamestown	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)	50 Facility 50 LA AVG 113 Rank #242 / 262	No	19 Facility 19 LA AVG 37 Rank #282 / 368	Studio / Companion	Nichole Chauvin	9 Facility 9 LA AVG 26 Rank #75 / 91	A+
Francois Bend Senior Living	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Gonzales (Ascension Parish)	128 Facility 128 LA AVG 113 Rank #95 / 262	Yes	43 Facility 43 LA AVG 37 Rank #143 / 368	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Tina C. Rogers	9 Facility 9 LA AVG 26 Rank #75 / 91	A+

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these memory care communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 167 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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The Claiborne at Shoe Creek

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Brookdale Lafayette

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Brookdale Alexandria

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