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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in New Orleans, LA for 2024

According to the U.S. Census, 376,971 people call New Orleans home. Of this population, 15.2% are seniors. This demographic has grown considerably as the average age of metro area residents continues to increase. New Orleans’ senior population is at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer’s deaths in New Orleans decreased slightly by 2.2%, although Louisiana still has the county’s 10th-highest Alzheimer’s death rate. Dementia care resources and community support play an essential role in the health and well-being of these at-risk seniors.

Many memory care communities in the New Orleans area provide compassionate 24/7 care for seniors with memory loss disorders. In addition to care and supervision, many memory communities offer services such as pet and music therapies to improve residents’ quality of life and slow the rate of cognitive decline. This guide serves as an overview of memory care costs, resources and considerations for families making long-term care decisions.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in New Orleans

The Louisiana Department of Health regulates and oversees long-term care facilities within New Orleans and across the state. Adult residential care providers that segregate or offer special programs or units for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia must adhere to standards that are enforced through policy development and regular inspection of facilities, treatment programs, food services and many other care services. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in New Orleans

  • The health care system in New Orleans is extensive with lots of community-based facilities and several well-regarded hospitals such as the Tulane Medical Center and the Ochsner Medical Center that also have geriatric or neurology departments that focus on memory care.
  • Living in New Orleans is more expensive than in the rest of Louisiana. But both the city and state enjoy a lower average cost of living than the rest of the U.S. For seniors with memory care needs, this translates into average monthly care costs of $4,966, well below the national average of $5,625. 
  • New Orleans is famously tax-friendly to seniors. State and local government pensions, social security benefits, and military and civil services pensions are exempt from state income tax. In addition, taxpayers aged 65 and up can exclude up to $6,000 of other retirement income, including payments from private pensions, annuities and IRAs.
  • Although temperate, the weather in New Orleans can be challenging. It can be hot, humid and rainy in the summer months. Hurricane season, which runs from June through November, brings its own concerns. That said, snow is hardly ever seen and the temperature rarely dips below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Crime and corruption are historically hot-button issues when it comes to living in New Orleans. It is currently one of the worst major American cities for incidents of violent crime. To cope with a pandemic era spike in property crime, the city is continuing to track and try to find effective solutions to the problem.  
  • The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities is an international initiative aimed at helping cities better prepare for a rapidly growing aging population. Although New Orleans is not currently part of the official network, there is an AARP-sanctioned task force in place looking for ways to improve the city for seniors through better urban design and social and community programs. 

Paying for Memory Care in New Orleans

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.

The monthly cost of memory care in New Orleans averages $4,966. This is somewhat higher than the state average of $4,685, but below the national average of $5,625.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

As the largest city in the state, New Orleans has higher average monthly fees for memory care than the rest of Louisiana. Both city and state fees, however, are well below the national average of $5,625 per month. In nearby Baton Rouge, costs are $5,156, and upstate in Shreveport, memory care costs average $4,837 per month. In nearby Houston, TX, costs are higher at $5,306 and to the north in Memphis, TN they are $5,250. The lowest average monthly costs for memory care in the region are in Mobile, AL at $4,404 per month.

New Orleans

$4,966

Louisiana

$4,685

The United States

$5,625

Shreveport

$4,837

Baton Rouge

$5,156

Houston, TX

$5,306

Mobile, AL

$4,404

Memphis,TN

$5,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is one of the most expensive types of senior care available in New Orleans. At $4,966, only nursing home care is more expensive at an average of $5,931 for a semi-private room. Adult daycare is the least expensive at $1,408, followed by assisted living in a community at $3,973. Non-medical in-home care and home health care both average $4,195 per month in New Orleans.

Memory Care

$4,966

In-Home Care

$4,195

Home Health Care

$4,195

Adult Day Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Care

$3,973

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$5,931

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in New Orleans

In New Orleans, 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 New Orleans

There are a number of well-established organizations active in the New Orleans area that are dedicated to supporting and advocating for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. 

ResourceContactService
New Orleans Council on Aging(504) 821-4121This agency hosts the Aging and Disability Resource Center in the New Orleans area. This information portal connects seniors with sources of funding, legal advice and programs to assist with health care and prescriptions, among other things.
Eldercare Locator1(800) 677-1116This free online service from the U.S. Administration on Aging connects seniors and their families with local resources, programs and providers. There is also an in-person help-line available Monday to Friday.
Louisiana Chapter Alzheimer's Association(800)272-3900Serving seniors and their caregivers across the state, AA offers brain health education, support groups and policy initiatives for improving the lives of seniors living with Alzheimer's and other forms of cognitive disease. The Louisiana chapter also runs a 24/7 information help-line.
New Orleans JCC Adult Memory Programs(504)897-0143The New Orleans uptown JCC offers a number of innovative programs to support seniors with cognitive issues. Among them is Mind Matters, a boot camp for improving memory and brain health, and an on-site caregiver/senior respite program.
The Advocacy Center1(800) 960-7705In New Orleans the Center advocates for seniors and persons with disabilities in a number of areas from free legal advice to accessing local services.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in New Orleans

New Orleans 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

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