Page 9 of Best Memory Care in Louisiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 175 memory care providers in 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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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. 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.
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
Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Shreveport (Caddo Parish)
160
Facility 160
LA AVG 112
Rank #14 / 142
No
42
Facility 42
LA AVG 39
Rank #72 / 169
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Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Donaldsonville (Ascension Parish)
141
Facility 141
LA AVG 112
Rank #37 / 142
No
21
Facility 21
LA AVG 39
Rank #137 / 169
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Southwind Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
SNF
Crowley (Acadia Parish)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 112
Rank #75 / 142
No
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 39
Rank #106 / 169
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Matthews Memorial Health Care
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Alexandria
124
Facility 124
LA AVG 112
Rank #56 / 142
No
65
Facility 65
LA AVG 39
Rank #24 / 169
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The Ellington
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Rayne (Acadia Parish)
120
Facility 120
LA AVG 112
Rank #62 / 142
No
32
Facility 32
LA AVG 39
Rank #100 / 169
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Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Marksville (Avoyelles Parish)
64
Facility 64
LA AVG 112
Rank #118 / 142
No
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 39
Rank #56 / 169
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Heritage Manor of Bossier
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bossier City
64
Facility 64
LA AVG 112
Rank #118 / 142
Yes
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 39
Rank #18 / 169
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Avanti Senior Living at Covington
MC
AL
Covington
98
Facility 98
LA AVG 112
Rank #99 / 142
Yes
3
Facility 3
LA AVG 39
Rank #167 / 169
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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

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 175 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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.

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Overview of Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Shreveport, LA. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on end of life support and symptom relief, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

With 160 beds, the community accommodates a larger resident and staff population. Rehabilitation services support adults recovering from an injury or illness, including through outpatient therapy, so therapy can take place without arranging transportation to another provider. Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a short term respite stay.

Meals are freshly prepared by an on site chef, with options for cardiac healthy, diabetic friendly, mechanical soft, and pureed diets. Residents can use an on site barber and salon, and landscaped outdoor areas include a putting green and covered patio. A monthly activities calendar brings scheduled movies, musical performances, outings, and birthday celebrations into the routine.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help a family whose savings do not cover an extended stay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. The area has a Walk Score of 42 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, which matters for a resident who no longer drives independently.

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Overview of Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement

Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, offers nursing home care, hospice, memory care, palliative support, respite care, and skilled nursing. Resident services address long-term care needs as well as specialized supervision inside a secured memory care setting. Short-term rehabilitation therapy assists individuals recovering from injuries or health events, while respite admissions provide temporary coverage for regular caregivers.

Operated by Dville Opco, the campus features a total capacity of 141 beds operating at a 60% occupancy level. Clinical oversight averages 3 hours and 4 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Daily amenities include an on-site beauty and barber salon, chapel services, outdoor areas, and organized recreational events. Dining services accommodate therapeutic diets such as cardiac-healthy, diabetic-friendly, mechanical soft, and pureed options. Funding choices encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Prospective residents can reach out to Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement to inquire about current room availability, discuss specialized care programs, or schedule a campus visit.

Contact Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement

Overview of Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crowley, Louisiana, delivers long-term nursing home care alongside memory care programs. Supervised, secured settings assist residents experiencing memory loss or wandering tendencies, making the facility suited for individuals requiring continuous clinical oversight within a structured environment.

Arkansas Elder Outreach of Little Rock operates the 112-bed center, where staffing records indicate an average of 3 hours and 47 minutes of daily nurse care per resident. The property houses an on-site therapy gym for rehabilitation services, a beauty salon for personal grooming, and restaurant-style dining that serves Cajun-infused southern meals made with fresh Gulf seafood.

Daily life includes activities like Music and Memory, Senior Socials, Red Hat Society, and Tech Connect programs. Given the local 31 walk score, community transportation services are offered to help residents travel for off-site errands. Payment paths include Medicare for short-term recovery, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families looking for memory support or long-term care services can get in touch with Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to verify current room openings, discuss financial options, or schedule an on-site tour.

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Overview of Matthews Memorial Health Care

Matthews Memorial is a well-regarded healthcare community in Alexandria, Louisiana. This compassionate community caters to the diverse needs of its residents, providing tailored solutions for recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term residence. As residents’ needs evolve, Matthews Memorial remains steadfast in providing long-term care within a homelike setting, complete with a plethora of engaging activities that nurture not only their physical well-being but also their mental and spiritual health.

The dedicated staff at Matthews Memorial takes pride in extending a warm welcome to residents. It stands ready to deliver the personalized care required to help them attain their highest levels of health and well-being. For those seeking short-term care following surgery or a hospital stay, Matthews Memorial excels in offering skilled nursing services that expedite the recovery process, ensuring patients return home safely. Moreover, individuals who have undergone procedures like joint replacement surgeries or faced medical events like heart attacks or strokes benefit from Matthews Memorial’s comprehensive rehabilitation therapies, which enhance mobility, strength, and overall functionality.

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Overview of The Ellington

The Ellington provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Rayne, LA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The range of care types can suit a family seeking ongoing nursing support, memory care, or a temporary rehabilitation stay in one community.

The Ellington has 120 beds and opened in 1966. Total nurse staffing is 4h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Short-term rehabilitation services support residents during a temporary recovery stay, while the beauty salon allows access to salon services within the community and the chapel provides space for worship. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include Medicaid coverage, Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, or direct payment.

A Walk Score of 32 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The Ellington is operated by Rayne Guest Home.

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Overview of Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center delivers skilled nursing, general nursing home care, memory care, hospice support, and respite stays in Marksville, Louisiana. Memory care programming operates inside a secured dementia unit to assist individuals prone to wandering. For residents requiring clinical management, the center provides wound care, IV therapy, pharmacy support, laboratory services, and specialized gait and balance rehabilitation. Temporary respite stays offer short-term relief for primary family caregivers.

The 64-bed facility maintains a 95% occupancy rate. Nursing personnel deliver an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of daily care per resident. Daily life on campus includes a beauty salon, religious services, bingo, craft sessions, dances, and live musical performances. A walk score of 46 indicates a car-dependent location where routine errands require vehicle transport. Payment arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective residents searching for comprehensive care options can get in touch with Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to discuss current room availability or arrange a private facility tour.

Contact Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Heritage Manor of Bossier

Delivering premier nursing care and rehabilitation services to the neighborhood of Bossier City, LA, Heritage Manor of Bossier is an excellent senior living community that guarantees a safe and secure healing environment for residents undergoing various recovery processes. The community provides residents with personalized care plans tailored to their recovery and well-being needs. From skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation care to respite care and hospice care, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and support they need to recover quickly and get back to their daily routines.

Heritage Manor of Bossier also designed their amenities to focus on enhancing the quality of life for its residents. A variety of activities and programs, social events, and field trips and outings are available to help residents stay active, connected, and engaged. With the availability of a comprehensive suite of services, such as physical and occupational therapy, nurses and therapists on-site, medication management, and personal care services, residents are guaranteed a supportive environment that nurtures their overall well-being.

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Overview of Avanti Senior Living at Covington

Live life in bliss with Avanti Senior Living at Covington, an esteemed senior living community that is committed to improving seniors’ welfare with specialized memory care programs and assisted living services. With its ideal location surrounded by trusted healthcare providers and local amenities in Watercross Parkway, Covington, LA, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Moreover, a team of reliable and well-trained focuses on the needs of adults 62 and older with dementia and other memory-related needs and provides them with top-tier care and assistance 24/7.

Featuring naturally lit and cozy amenities, the community also conducts various activities and events for residents to enjoy interactions with friends and have fun on its campus. Residents eat well and feel good with delectable and healthy meals that accommodate their nutritional needs and tastes. Avanti Senior Living at Covington is a haven for seniors looking for personalized care to enhance their quality of life.

$5,000/Month

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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.

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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 Louisiana at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Louisiana. 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: 112The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Louisiana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Louisiana

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 175 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.