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At the heart of the Acadiana region of south Louisiana, Lafayette is well-known for its Cajun food, Zydeco music, warm weather, and equally warm hospitality. With a cost of living below the national average and many health care options, Lafayette is a reasonable place for retirees to live out their senior years. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can find memory care to meet their needs, too.
Within a 10-mile radius of downtown Lafayette, there are five memory care facilities in A Place for Mom’s network. Many of these facilities provide their residents with memory-enhancing activities, medication management, security features, on-site nursing, and hallucination and delusion care, all to reduce disorientation and agitation and improve residents’ wellness while keeping them safe.
In our guide below, find all the information you need to choose a Lafayette memory care facility. We’ve covered pricing, payment options, regulations and inspections, local hospitals, transportation, amenities and services, and senior-friendly area attractions around Lafayette Parish.
Types of care available in Lafayette, LA
Memory Care
The staff are very attentive to my loved ones needs they are often checking on her and making sure she is comfortable in her new living environment. The meals are tasty and an alternative option is always available from the menu if the residents are dissatisfied with the food they are being served.
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they think there's anything you need to know, so I like that they keep the family involved. They encourage the residents to participate in activities . They have pop-up card games, they go for walks, they have birds nests and plants and vegetables in the back, and some religious gatherings daily. They also have activities to encourage them to move and exercise a little bit. My loved one says the food is delicious. We're very pleased.
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.
215 West Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
The Brookdale has been a great experience for my parents after leaving their home of 48 years. This was a very tough year for my parents and Brookdale immediately became home to them. Any issues they may...
A Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
308 Sidney Martin Road, Lafayette, LA 70507
The staff is extremely friendly - they check on the in laws multiple times a day. The housekeeping is good - laundry is done once week unless you pay more for it. This has been an issue, it would be nice if...
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
400 Polly Ln, Lafayette, LA 70508
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
2201 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
The Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
2201 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
The Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
203 Rue Fountaine, Lafayette, LA 70508
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care...
5522 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Youngsville, LA 70592
Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
500 Copper Meadows Blvd, Youngsville, LA 70592
I love this community, They have a website and post pictures of all the activities they do. They go above and beyond to make sure my loved one is taken care of and I would recommend this community to...
601 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family...
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations. Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
161 S Beadle Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
103 West Martial Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70508
103 West Martial Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70508
418 Albertsons Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518
418 Albertsons Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518
The average cost of memory care facilities in Lafayette is $4,824 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary research.[01] This figure includes accommodations, meals, associated fees, and add-on service expenses, such as specialized therapies, 24-hour monitoring, and other ancillary services. This is the average, although the total costs of specific locations vary.
The values below indicate the typical baseline prices for the area and do not include service fees.
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Seniors and their families can finance memory care stays through many means, including private funds, public funds, and veterans benefits. In this section, learn about the options for private payments, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits for memory care.
Many seniors and their families may use private funds to pay for memory care services. These funds include personal savings accounts, pensions, Social Security benefits, distributions from retirement accounts, investment income, inheritances, and any of the following resources:
Memory care facilities in Lafayette must be licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health Health Standards Section as Adult Residential Care Providers. To provide memory care, the facility must also be licensed as an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit (ASCU).
To provide memory care, the facility must have an enclosed area for their residents to be able to safely enjoy outdoor activities. The staff must also have specialized training that ensures they know how to properly care for people with memory loss symptoms. Other than those two provisions, the rest of the rules and regulations memory care facilities must follow are the same as those for assisted living, such as providing housekeeping, meals, laundry services, medication assistance, planned activities, and 24-hour supervision.
The facilities are inspected at least once a year to make sure they are following Louisiana laws and regulations. While you can’t access the inspection reports online, you can ask for them by using a public records request.
Louisiana Department of Health
628 N. Fourth St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-9500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
There are no mandates that have to be followed in Lafayette memory care facilities. But the Department of Health provides prevention guidelines and best practices. The state also has a dashboard that shows up-to-date information on cases and hospitalizations.
The state recommends keeping your COVID-19 vaccination records up-to-date and getting any necessary booster shots.
The Health Department urges people to wear masks indoors and in all public spaces, especially if they are interacting with high-risk individuals.
After being in a public place, staff members should use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol or wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
People are encouraged to maintain a six-foot physical distance from others and stay away from crowded locations.
Due to its welcoming community, rich cultural heritage, and favorable weather conditions, Lafayette has become a desirable location for many seniors in retirement. The city offers social and entertaining activities for seniors and their families to share. In the city’s senior living facilities, dedicated communities or specialized wings of assisted living facilities often offer memory care services as well.
At many locations, you’ll find specially designed, secure, home-like environments for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. These facilities can offer residents a busy schedule of social activities or the tranquility of comfortable sitting areas and beautiful Southern courtyards. Many locations offer a countryside feel with easy access to all the amenities and services found in the city center.
Within a 10-mile radius of downtown Lafayette, we have five memory care facilities. Three are combined assisted living and memory care facilities. Two are combination assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities. This latter care classification is very appealing because it offers multiple housing options for seniors as their care may evolve.
Expanding to a 25-mile radius of downtown, there’s one more combination assisted living and memory care facility within our network.
Lafayette memory care facilities meet the requirements of seniors with dementia by providing personalized activities such as water aerobics and memory exercises. They have skilled professionals awake and on-site 24 hours a day, typically offer hospice care, and some even have wander management systems in place to safeguard residents. The communities are quite secure, so families needn’t worry about the safety of their loved ones.
Memory care facilities can also manage residents’ medication, diabetes, and incontinence if needed. Nearly all of our partner facilities bring in occupational, physical, and speech therapists as needed. More than half of the facilities we partner with have a visiting podiatrist on rotation as well.
Memory care communities aim to keep their residents mentally and socially engaged. More than half of our partner memory care facilities have a designated activity director and an arts and crafts center to provide a stimulating environment for seniors.
The communities typically have indoor and outdoor social facilities, walking pathways, and enclosed courtyards for daily exercise. Nearby attractions such as theaters, parks, and museums are also easily accessible to seniors and their families who would like to spend some time out of the facility together.
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Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Lafayette
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The Lafayette area has several notable hospitals, as well as two VA clinics: the Lafayette Campus B VA Clinic and the Lafayette VA Clinic.
Lafayette General offers general medical and surgical care. It excels in three adult operations and conditions, according to U.S. News & World Report.[04]
Our Lady of Lourdes is a full-service general medical and surgical facility. The U.S. News and & Report says it is notable for six adult procedures and conditions.[04]
Memory care facilities generally provide transportation for medical appointments and group events. But because of their special needs, seniors with dementia in Lafayette, Louisiana, may have limited transportation options, as they’ll need to be accompanied at all times. At memory care facilities in A Place for Mom’s Network in Lafayette, 80% offer complimentary transportation to residents, and 40% offer at-cost transportation; these are likely the best bets for seniors with memory issues who aren’t being transported by family.
If needed, there are public buses and paratransit services available at low costs for seniors to take with their families. Learn about these options below.
Seniors can utilize the Lafayette Transit System (LTS), a bus network with accessible routes for older people and individuals with disabilities. Every bus in the fleet complies with the ADA, and they offer designated seating for the elderly and those with disabilities. LTS drivers have additional training to help riders with disabilities, particularly those with cognitive impairments like dementia. They can provide extra time for boarding, exiting, and assistance with buckling seat belts or other restraints. This mode of transportation is best suited for seniors accompanied by a caregiver.
Another option for seniors accompanied by caregivers is Acadiana Transit, a paratransit service provided by Lafayette Transit. It provides service to people who can’t travel by bus, and it offers a special occasion charter and shuttle service for the elderly. Learn more about paratransit services by consulting the Paratransit Rider’s Guide.
When considering transportation choices for seniors with dementia, it’s critical to prioritize their safety and comfort and assess whether additional care or monitoring is required.
Lafayette, located in south Louisiana, is the hub of the Acadiana region, which is also known as Cajun Country. This city knows how to have a good time, with its vibrant culinary scene and love of Cajun and Zydeco music contributing to earning it the moniker of the “Happiest City in America.”
But Lafayette’s allure extends beyond the cafes, dancehalls, and sights; it also has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s. Visitors can learn more about the region’s history at places like the Vermilionville Historic Village, a living history museum that focuses on Acadian, Native American, and Creole traditions. It’s an interactive and sensory experience suitable for elders who have dementia.
For more interactive experiences, the Lafayette Science Museum is a great choice, with various exhibits that are accessible and fascinating to all ages. There is also disabled access and seats throughout the venue.
Seniors and their families who enjoy the outdoors can visit Girard Park, a popular site in Lafayette for residents and their families. There are accessible walking pathways, picnic spots, and plenty of benches for resting throughout the park. The Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market has a lot of seating places, too, and it’s wheelchair-accessible. This outdoor market is a terrific place to buy fresh food and homemade goods and listen to live music.
Those who’d love to explore their creative side can visit The Senior Art Studio, a wheelchair-accessible option and an exhibit area for artistic expression. Activities such as painting, porcelain art, arts and crafts, and community puzzle tables are just a few of the programs offered there.
The Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts several immersive exhibitions and concerts for people of all ages. The institution provides events ranging from classical to popular music. Attending a concert at the Heymann Performing Arts Center is a must for music lovers. It’s wheelchair accessible and has hearing aids available for those needing them.
Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Lafayette, LA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Lafayette is 4,138 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Hospitals in Lafayette, LA.
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