The Best Memory Care Communities in Saint Tammany Parish, LA

Over 250,000 people reside in St. Tammany Parish, and more than 16 percent of them are over the age of 65. This is the age group post prone to Alzheimer's disease, which impacts 87,000 people in Louisiana. To care for those in St. Tammany Parish with Alzheimer's and other cognitive challenges, there are 6 memory care facilities, referred to in Louisiana as home- and community-based long-term health services (HCBS).

• With 14 more sunny days than the national average, no snowfall and winter temperatures 40 degrees and above, the weather in St. Tammany Parish may be a pleasant alternative for seniors who are uncomfortable in cities with a colder climate. 
• The American Lung Association gave St. Tammany Parish a D grade on its High Ozone Day report card and reported that over 40,000 residents in the age group of 65 and older are at increased health risk due to poor air quality. Any facility you consider should provide appropriate support to residents with respiratory issues as part of their standard care plan.
  
• The cost of living in St. Tammany Parish is 4.6 percent above the national average and 4.5 percent above the state average, which means you may have higher-than-normal expenses to consider when planning appropriate care for your loved one.
  
• Safety should always be a high priority when comparing your area’s memory care facilities to others. The property crime rate in St. Tammany Parish is over 1 percent higher than the national average, while the rate of violent crime is over 7 percent higher.

Memory Care costs in Saint Tammany Parish start around $5,239 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Saint Tammany Parish and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Louisiana page.

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.

Saint Tammany Parish-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.