Vista Shores was very expensive, but it was beautiful. They had assisted living and memory care. The staff was very friendly, warm, and caring. The dining area was beautiful and very clean. The rooms were very nice, and with very nice furniture. They had music, which I was most interested in. The atmosphere was wonderful, and it's in a residential area. You can pick up your family member if you want to take them out. There's a van that would bring them to wherever they needed to go.
Vista Shores
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
12 Reviews
5958 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Vista Shores
Assisted Living Reviews for Vista Shores
May 31, 2019
I visited this facility
August 10, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I placed my husband in the memory care of Vista Shores. It really has a home atmosphere, and the staff is really caring. It's beautiful, it's right on the water, you can see the water from the room, and it has beautifully landscaped lawns and places to sit outside. The building itself has a lot of light. They have an entire calendar of activities, but in the memory care unit they have a pretty regimented system to keep them socialized and out of their rooms. They have exercises, coloring, and they bring in therapy dogs a couple of times a week. We were there the day they had snow cones, the truck comes, and they can choose their own flavors for their ice. They have music available, they have a nice dining room with small tables setup rather than long tables for lots of people. They sit four or five people to a table, and they have a comfortable TV room with couches. They said there's plenty of staff members in the memory care unit, and that made me feel comfortable.
June 23, 2016
I visited this facility
Vista Shores is nice, newer, and larger than the other places I visited. I would rate the campus better than most of the others.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
My visit with Vista Shores was good. One of the things we liked was that you could eat whenever you wanted in the dining area and did not have to come down at a certain time. They were more flexible with the eating schedule. The facility was very comparable to the other one I visited. The staff was good. They had a lesser level of nursing care; one of the questions we asked was if they had anybody who could drain a catheter bag for someone, and they said they didn't have anyone who would do that. They had an activities room and activities schedule with exercise classes and social activities that you could participate in.
January 25, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom moved to Vista Shores, and it fits the best for our needs. They have different activities like bingo, movies, and happy hours. Their amenities are top-notch.
August 29, 2014
I visited this facility
I visited Vista Shores Assisted Living. It's very nice and clean. For me, it's a top of the line facility. The rooms were very nice, spacious and clean too. They had all kinds of games for the residents to play. I really like the facility, but the problem is we can't afford it.
August 13, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We looked at a couple of facilities and Vista Shores was a lot nicer. It seems to have more activities. It was more like a hotel setting, and not like the other places we saw that just looked like dreary hospitals, and my mother is still very active. She just has dementia, so she wanted to be around people. She wanted to have activities and this place met her needs. The staff is wonderful. They are very friendly, very helpful, and very upbeat whenever we are there. The food is wonderful, it's restaurant style meals. They have a chef from a hotel restaurant that is very popular in New Orleans. He cooks restaurant style meals everyday with a beautiful presentation. They can even come from 7am to 7 in the evening. They have one meal a day, which is lunch, and that would be something special. I tasted it myself, and it was fabulous. They have really good meals, lots of fish, and it is presented in a very appealing way. It looks nice, and not like a cafeteria. Her room is beautiful and spotlessly clean. They do housekeeping and laundry once a week. They decorated it the way that she wanted, it is very roomy, and it is just very nice. It looks like a hotel in the hallways. And, there is a dementia care on the third floor that she could move into if she gets worse, so she would not have to leave that facility.
June 19, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I have already selected a place. Mother has been at Vista Shores for about 3 months. I chose it because of location. They have happy hour, movies, bridge, bingo, entertainment. The food is very good. The staff is very knowledgeable. I think they're all great. They all do a very good job. She's doing fine.
January 29, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
In Appreciation Letter From A Resident To Vista Shores & Staff
I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the management and staff of Vista Shores for the manner in which our recent severe cold weather was handled. As a resident I observed that everyone didn’t miss a beat. Our meals were served as usual, our rooms cleaned, and ALL the activities continued without interruption. Thanks to ALL for a job well done
Dr. Frank Incaprera, MD
July 24, 2013
I visited this facility
I did visit this community after reading the review and didn't get that impression of the community. I do like the fact that the residents were very friendly amongst each other and the staff was delightful! Lunch was great....still looking for my in-laws; but they are in our top 3 picks....to each its own!
July 18, 2013
I visited this facility
I visited this place, and the staff was not friendly at all. They walk around like there is no management in there. It is the blind leading the blind. Very over priced. I do not expect this place to be open for long before someone else buys it, unless they get people in there that actually knows what they are doing. The seniors that live there look so unhappy compared to other places I went to. This goes to show you, you do not always get what you pay for.
February 28, 2013
I visited this facility
I have been in Vista Shores before a new owner bought it. The lower level had flood damage from Hurricane Katrina. They just reopened it. It's a very nice facility and I would consider putting my husband into. But it's very expensive. We just don't have $5,000 a month. They have staff that work with people that have dementia and Alzheimer's. The rooms were nice, but ordinary. They're not Medicaid approved and I found out there's no place in Louisiana that are Medicaid approved. So we're going to be moving to another state where they do offer Medicaid.
Costs for Vista Shores
Services and Amenities of Vista Shores
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $2500
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3800/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $4200/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 162
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 60
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
Licenses
- State Licenses: 2119
About Vista Shores
Vista Shores is a private luxury assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club overlooking Bayou St. John. Every detail is attended to so our residents can relax, knowing someone is always close by if they need help. Our residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in our bistro and dining rooms, coffee and cocktails in our lounge, and beautiful sunsets on our wraparound porch. We offer a wide array of diverse social and cultural activities and health and fitness classes, as well as weekly housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. Come home to Vista Shores, a safe, secure, and worry-free environment that makes every day feel like a relaxing day at the club.
Our scenic Vista Shores senior living community has three distinctive "neighborhoods" occupied by residents with shared abilities in order to provide optimum socialization and personalized care. Private one and two-bedroom apartments are available within each neighborhood, while our third floor is reserved exclusively for our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents. Additional levels of support are provided based upon the particular needs of each resident. Residents who require minimal assistance with day-to-day living can enjoy a feeling of independence akin to living at home, without the chores and stress of managing a household. Residents with memory impairment are provided with higher levels of care and security through individualized programs that enrich their lives and enable them to function at the highest possible level.
Some of our residents simply seek the safety, security, and social opportunities that assisted living provides, while others need help with day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Just like every house in a neighborhood is unique, so is every resident, which is why we take a personal approach to everything we offer, from customized activities to individual health and wellness programs to the choices we offer at every meal.
We offer all of our residents the following top-notch services:
- 24-hour personal care
- Managed medication assistance
- Chef-prepared, nutritionally balanced meals
- Assistance with activities of daily living, including:
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Ambulation
- Eating
- Bathing
- Onsite religious services
- Complimentary housekeeping & laundry
- Scheduled transportation
Memory Care
We are proud to offer one of the finest specially staffed Alzheimer's and dementia care programs in the region. Our third floor is reserved exclusively for our memory care residents. There is a separate kitchen and dining room on that floor, along with a beautiful veranda that overlooks the bayou. We also have a special memory care garden on our grounds.
Our team is highly trained in the care of those with Alzheimer's and dementia, and our individualized programs are custom-designed to enrich each resident's life and enable them to function at the highest possible level. Each resident's care at Vista Shores begins with an extensive initial assessment that assists in building a complete picture of his or her unique needs. The knowledge gleaned from this detailed assessment ensures that your loved one will receive the perfect level of support and care for them.
What Makes Us Special
We recognize that each of our residents is unique, and encourage that individuality. Our approach focuses on understanding the personal history and lifestyle of each resident, so that they can continue to live in a way that feels comfortable and familiar, while receiving the assistance and support needed to live their best lives.
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