Cedar Crest Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, LA

Cedar Crest Memory Care

Memory Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, LA

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 55 Rank #129 / 142Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 129th out of 142 memory care communities we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #40 / 53Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 40th out of 53 memory care communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #77 / 169Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 77th out of 169 memory care communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
41 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Leadership

ContactJENNIFER DUDD (per state records, record updated Aug 2026)

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Contact Information

Fax(337) 524-1366

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lafayette's city center to Cedar Crest Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Lafayette

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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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+
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+
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+
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+

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Louisiana

Cedar Crest Memory Care is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age —
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Crest Memory Care

Is Cedar Crest Memory Care in a walkable area?

Cedar Crest Memory Care has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Cedar Crest Memory Care been in business?

Cedar Crest Memory Care has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Crest Memory Care?

No, Cedar Crest Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Cedar Crest Memory Care have?

Cedar Crest Memory Care has 55 beds.

Are there photos of Cedar Crest Memory Care?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Cedar Crest Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Cedar Crest Memory Care provide?

Cedar Crest Memory Care offers Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Cedar Crest Memory Care?

Cedar Crest Memory Care is located at 161 S Beadle Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508.

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