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Memory care in Dawson Switch offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dawson Switch is about $4,242 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 420 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
OakMont Estate assisted living community is privately owned and operated. Our facility was built in 2000 and we are constantly updating around the facility. We are licensed for 38 residents which offers us a close-knit relationship with each resident. We have a large outdoor patio with...
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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Dawson Switch, LA

The average cost of senior living in Dawson Switch is $4,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plaucheville, LA with an average of $3,906 per month.

Memory care costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. nearby cities

Dawson Switch, LA
$4,242/mo
$4,288/mo
$4,233/mo

Memory care costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. state and national averages

Dawson Switch, LA
$4,242/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Dawson Switch, LA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,242/mo

Memory care costs in Dawson Switch, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,496/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,131/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson Switch vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dawson Switch, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson Switch, LALouisianaU.S.
Memory Care$4,242/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,266/mo$4,183/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,960/mo$3,821/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dawson Switch, LA:$4,242/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson Switch, LA:$4,266/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dawson Switch, LA:$3,960/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dawson Switch, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawson Switch and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Dawson Switch, LA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dawson Switch have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dawson Switch, LA$4,469/mo$4,785/mo-6.6%
Louisiana$5,465/mo$4,874/mo+12.1%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Dawson Switch, LA
2024 average cost:$4,469/mo
2023 average cost:$4,785/mo
Percent change:-6.6%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$5,465/mo
2023 average cost:$4,874/mo
Percent change:+12.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dawson Switch

Recent reviews for memory care in Dawson Switch

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

BeeHive Homes of Youngsville

5.0
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they ...
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The Claiborne at Shoe Creek in Central, LA

4.3
I would definitely recommend this facility to others. The staff is always friendly and professional. The move in process was a breeze. The housekeeping is great - we've had no issues at all. The meals are okay; my mom would like to see steak and other more expensive meals, but that is not ...
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Dawson Switch review score based on 120 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 32 Dawson Switch memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dawson Switch review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dawson Switch review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dawson Switch, LA32 facilities
8.2
Morganza, LA32 facilities
8.2
New Roads, LA31 facilities

Review subcategories for Dawson Switch memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 120 reviews of 32 Dawson Switch memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dawson Switch resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dawson Switch, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Dawson Switch memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson Switch memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson Switch, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dawson Switch memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dawson Switch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson Switch memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dawson Switch Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson Switch memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dawson Switch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson Switch memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dawson Switch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson Switch memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dawson Switch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson Switch, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dawson Switch

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Louisiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dawson Switch protect seniors.
Learn about Louisiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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