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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lafayette, LA for 2024

 

In Lafayette, Alzheimer's disease has become a growing concern for the city's senior population, which numbers more than 19,000. During a period of just four years, deaths from the disease grew by more than 51.8%, accounting for 13.2% of all deaths in the city in 2020. Louisiana has the 10th highest fatality rate from Alzheimer's disease in the country.

Thankfully, families in Lafayette have access to quality dementia care. These long-term care communities, sometimes called memory care, provide a safe place for seniors with dementia to live. In addition to providing room, board and support for activities of daily living, memory care communities aim to make life enjoyable for residents and provide peace of mind for families. Music therapy, brain games, social programs and other forms of cognitive stimulation are part of daily life. With this guide, Lafayette families can learn about the pros and cons of the city, dementia resources in the area and what memory care facilities charge per month.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Lafayette

Memory care facilities in Lafayette and throughout Louisiana fall under the regulation of the Health Standards Section of the Louisiana Department of Health. This department licenses all facilities and enforces compliance with regulations to protect residents in those facilities. It also investigates complaints about various types of care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Lafayette

  • Seniors benefit from a lower cost of living in Lafayette. The city averages 12% lower than the U.S. average cost of living overall.
  • Lafayette offers a warm, sunny climate for seniors with 217 sunny days on average each year and January lows of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. While Lafayette receives more rain than average at about 38 inches per year, residents who want to avoid winter weather don’t have to deal with snow.
  • Residents have access to more physicians than average with 282 physicians per 100,000 people compared to 210 on average in the United States. Health care costs are also slightly less in Lafayette with averages 2.8% less than the U.S. average.
  • With multiple hospitals within city limits, seniors have easy access to health care in Lafayette. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center features a level II trauma center, emergency services, heart and vascular center, stroke center and other specialties. AMG Specialty Hospital Lafayette is a long-term acute care hospital providing specialized care when traditional hospitals aren’t an option due to extended care needs.
  • The crime rates in Lafayette are higher than average. Violent crime is rated at 38 on a 100-point scale compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime in Lafayette is 72.9 while the U.S. average is 35.4. While those numbers might sound alarming, living in a memory care community gives seniors increased safety since they’re highly secure facilities.

Paying for Memory Care in Lafayette

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.

Memory care in Lafayette costs about $4,813 per month. Exact rates vary based on the facility’s location and amenities.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Lafayette costs about $128 more than the median cost across Louisiana, but it’s over $800 cheaper than the U.S. average. The nearby city of Monroe offers a much lower average cost at $3,313. Costs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge are slightly higher than Lafayette with median costs of $4,966 and $5,156, respectively. Houma is the most expensive city for memory care in Louisiana at $6,000 per month.

Lafayette

$4,813

Louisiana

$4,685

United States

$5,685

Baton Rouge

$5,156

Houma

$6,000

Monroe

$3,313

New Orleans

$4,966

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

For seniors who want to age in place, in-home care and home health care are both options that cost about $1,000 less than memory care. Assisted living is another cheaper option for older adults who need help with personal care and medication management at around $3,850 per month. The most expensive option with the greatest amount of skilled care is a nursing home facility, which costs about $459 more per month than memory care for a semiprivate room.

Memory Care

$4,813

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Assisted Living Facility

$3,850

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,272

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lafayette

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

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 & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Lafayette

Families don’t have to deal with a dementia diagnosis alone — many Lafayette organizations offer free resources to support seniors and their caregivers. This table highlights some local nonprofit organizations that can help seniors and their families navigate the difficulties of dementia.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association Louisiana Chapter(800) 272-3900Available to residents in all parishes, the Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support groups and educational resources to those with dementia and their caregivers. The organization also works to advance research and support public policy initiatives that help those who are affected by the disease.
Lafayette Council on Aging(337) 262-5990A nonprofit organization, the Lafayette Council on Aging advocates on behalf of older adults by connecting them to resources and providing a wide range of programs. Programs include congregate meals, nutritional education and transportation services for medical appointments. The Material Aid program provides items such as medical equipment on loan.
Cajun Area Agency on Aging(800) 738-2256The Cajun Area Agency on Aging helps adults 60 and older in Lafayette and surrounding areas lead independent lives. Services provided include transportation, health education and legal assistance. The organization also offers access to an ombudsman to help protect the rights of seniors living in long-term care facilities.
Alzheimer's Services of Acadiana, Inc.(337) 296-4613A local nonprofit, Alzheimer's Services of Acadiana offers educational resources and support for anyone affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. They offer support groups, educational conferences, trainings, information about community services and social events for caregivers.
Acadiana Legal Services Corporation(800) 256-1175This nonprofit law firm provides free civil legal services to residents of 42 parishes, including Lafayette. Residents ages 60 and older qualify for these services regardless of income. The firm helps with a wide range of legal issues, including consumer, family, health and housing concerns.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Lafayette

Lafayette Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our For more information about different ways to finance memory care, 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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Colette

I visited this facility

Review of Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette

Our experience with Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette was excellent. John was phenomenal. We spoke about an hour, then we toured the facility. The rooms were great, really nice, and very...

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Colette

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Lafayette

Brookdale Lafayette was dated, but it was really pretty. It was a Sunday and we were early, and there was nobody at the front door when we got there, so we kind of wandered in to see who we could...

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Joe6Pack

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Lafayette

My mother is currently in the memory care unit at Brookdale Lafayette. I am not happy because they don't do anything differently for the memory care residents. The unit is locked and that is really...

Provider response

Thank you for choosing Brookdale and taking the time to share your feedback. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and encourage you to contact our management team.

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