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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Esther, LA
Memory care in Esther 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 Esther is about $4,455 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 89 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as New Iberia, Maurice and Youngsville.
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9.6
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48 reviews
The Brookdale has been a great experience for my parents after leaving their home of 48 years. This was a very tough year for my parents and Brookdale immediately became home to them. Any issues they may...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
A Full and Rich LifeTucked away on two acres of scenic property in the exclusive River Ranch neighborhood, you may be surprised to find a warm and welcoming adult residential care and memory care community. Because we operate more like a family than a traditional senior living home, we can almost...
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8.5
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8 reviews
Our loved one is doing well at The Blake at Lafayette community. The staff members are caring and provide good quality of life care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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7.7
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4 reviews
I would recommend the facility. Having a loved one with dementia increases the level of concern. I have cameras so I can check on her now, since she no longer will answer a phone.
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.
The Vincent offers a perfect blend of living options from Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages to Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing top-tier service and amenities in the beautiful heart of Lafayette, La.
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I love this community, They have a website and post pictures of all the activities they do. They go above and beyond to make sure my loved one is taken care of and I would recommend this community to...
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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6.5
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8 reviews
Based off of our personal experience, I would recommend Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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...
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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4 reviews
More than any of my rankings, Mom is happy and healthy in her new apartment! I would absolutely recommend Garden View at New Iberia to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Garden View at New Iberia contains luxury studio, one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations. Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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8.5
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11 reviews
Garden View is a very home like, friendly facility. The design makes it easy for clients to meet each other and for staff to observe clients at all times. Staff is both efficient and friendly. Family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Garden View Assisted Living contains luxury one and two bedroom apartments allowing a choice in accommodations. Our residents leave behind the burden of everyday home maintenance, repairs and other worries to live in their own private apartment with the security of a helping hand when...
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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in Esther, LA
The average cost of senior living in Esther is $4,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mermentau, LA with an average of $4,026 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Esther
Recent reviews for memory care in Esther
Garden View Assisted Living of Lafayette
4.0
The staff are very attentive to my loved ones needs they are often checking on her and making sure she is comfortable in her new living environment. The meals are tasty and an alternative option is always available from the menu if the residents are dissatisfied with the food they are being ...
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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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Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
3.8
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.
Esther review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 11 Esther memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Esther 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
Esther review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Esther 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 34 reviews of 11 Esther memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Esther 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.Esther, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Esther memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Esther memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Esther, 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 Esther 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 Esther that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Esther, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Esther 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 Esther Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Esther, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Esther 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 Esther partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Esther, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Esther 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 Esther communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Esther, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Esther 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 Esther offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Esther, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Lafayette, The Blake at Lafayette and Garden View at New Iberia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Esther, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Esther, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Esther, Louisiana is Brookdale Lafayette. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Esther, Louisiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Esther, Louisiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Esther, Louisiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Esther, Louisiana ranges from $2100 to $7250. The average Memory Care cost in Esther, Louisiana is $4,455. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Esther, Louisiana typically starts at $2100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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