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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Baton Rouge, LA for 2024

About one in every seven residents in Baton Rouge, LA, is a senior citizen according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This means that about 31,500 people in the city are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and may need dementia care. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease accounted for 8.84% of deaths in Baton Rouge, which was down from 10.32% in 2016 according to the CDC. Despite this decline, the Alzheimer’s Association predicts that cases of Alzheimer’s disease in Louisiana will increase by 26.4% from 2018 to 2025.

Memory care communities will provide a home for many seniors that have or will develop Alzheimer’s disease in Baton Rouge. These communities ensure the safety and comfort of residents by providing around-the-clock staffing and secure grounds. Memory care also includes therapies, activities and programs that can slow the rate of cognitive decline. This guide helps families learn about the cost of memory care in Baton Rouge as well as the aspects of the city that are good and bad for seniors. Information about local resources is also available.

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Memory Care Facilities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge and throughout the rest of Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (HSS) makes sure seniors receive appropriate, professional care while they’re living in a memory care facility. It does this through a variety of methods, including investigations and inspections. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Baton Rouge

  • The overall cost of living (COL) score in Baton Rouge is 90.4, making it more affordable than the 100 national average but slightly more expensive than Louisiana (86.9). This score, along with free and low-cost resources, offers seniors good insight into how they can affordably live in Baton Rouge. 
  • The average cost of health care score (97.1) in Baton Rouge falls in between Louisiana (93.9) and the national average (100), making it a bit more costly than the state average but less than the average of what Americans typically pay. Baton Rouge is a city full of medical facilities with many more nearby. 
  • The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge offers fare discounts to seniors aged 62 and older. Fare discounts apply to single rides and a 15 one-way ride pass. Discounts are also available to disabled individuals and those who have Medicare. 
  • The weather in Baton Rouge means seniors should have a good mix of clothing for all temperatures, and an umbrella is a must. The city usually experiences a substantial number of sunny days (214 compared to the national 205 average) and sees about 63-inches of rain every year compared to the 38-inch national average. Temperatures tend to dip into the 40s during January, and in July, they can spike into the 90s. 
  • Baton Rouge has a comparatively high crime index score of 47.2 out of 100 compared to the national average of 22.7. Seniors can rest assured that memory care facilities typically take substantial steps to protect their residents, not just during unintentional wandering due to dementia but also from potential outside dangers. 

Paying for Memory Care in Baton Rouge

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Baton Rouge, the average monthly cost of memory care is $5,156, which is $469 more than the national average ($5,625). Compared to Louisiana ($4,685), the city is more costly by $471 per month.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Baton Rouge costs an average of $1,843 more per month than in Monroe ($3,313) and $844 less than the more expensive Houma ($6,000). Seniors in the cities of Shreveport ($4,838) and New Orleans ($4,966) are likely to pay monthly costs relatively close to those in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge

$5,156

Louisiana

$4,685

The United States

$5,625

Monroe

$3,313

Shreveport

$4,838

New Orleans

$4,966

Houma

$6,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day health care ($2,513) is by far the lowest cost senior care selection in Baton Rouge. In-home care and home health care in Baton Rouge have the same $3,813 average, and both are less than residing in an assisted living facility ($4,125). Memory care ($5,156) is significantly more expensive than assisted living by more than a thousand dollars each month. A semiprivate room at a nursing home facility ($5,627), which is $471 more per month than memory care, is the costliest option.

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Adult Day Health Care

$2,513

Memory Care

$5,156

Assisted Living Facility

$4,125

Nursing Home Facility (Semiprivate Room)

$5,627

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Louisiana page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care in Louisiana

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Baton Rouge

Multiple free and low-cost services are available to seniors in Baton Rouge and their families during this challenging journey. The few options below are just some of the resources that can offer additional memory care assistance. 

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area (225) 334-7494Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area is a non-profit that’s based in Baton Rouge. It’s open weekdays until 4 p.m. Some of the many programs and services it provides include the Making Sense of Cents caregiver workshop, informational sessions and a helpline.
Alzheimer’s Association – Louisiana Chapter(800) 272-3900The Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides a helpline, advice via their online education center, information about programs and upcoming events, such as the Early Stage Social Engagement program; and much more. Support groups and educational programs may be virtual or in person.
Capital Area Agency on Aging(225) 922-2525Based in Baton Rouge, the non-profit Capital Area Agency on Aging assists seniors in Southeast Louisiana. Programs it offers, such as SenioRX and the Aging and Disability Resource Center, may be of interest to aging Baton Rouge seniors.
Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office(225) 342-9723The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office investigates and resolves complaints for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes that serve individuals who are elderly or disabled.
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs225-342-5248The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers many services to residents of the state of Louisiana who served in the military forces of the United States during any war, combat, or special periods of service during peacetime. The department assists veterans and their families with services through every stage of veterans' lives.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Louisiana

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Patrick

I visited this facility

Review of Garden View Assisted Living Baton Rouge

Garden View Assisted Living Baton Rouge was very nice. The extra services were just more expensive. We would have been paying more and had to do more legwork. We would still have to go to the...

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Memory Care

John

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Baton Rouge

We toured the Sunrise of Baton Rouge. I liked the setting and the facility, but I did not like the price. I just saw a sample room. It looked reasonable. If my wife would be in a private room, it...

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Chad

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Baton Rouge

Sunrise of Baton Rouge was a real nice place. Everybody was friendly and nice. They paid attention to the people in memory care. I could tell that they weren't just acting. That's just how nice...

Provider response

Hi Chad, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Baton Rouge and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing the...

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