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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shell Beach, LA

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Memory care in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach is about $4,657 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 642 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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: Assisted 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.
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From our understanding our loved one really seems to be enjoying the meals, and we have heard they have great activities. The staff do a great job keeping in constant contact with the families.
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.
Azalea Estates of Slidell is a serene and peaceful assisted living community for our seniors. Located in the heart of Slidell, Louisiana, it offers privacy and all the comforts of your own home, including a living room, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Many people prefer it for its hospitality and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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: 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: 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 Shell Beach, LA

The average cost of senior living in Shell Beach is $4,657 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yscloskey, LA with an average of $3,550 per month.

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, LA, vs. nearby cities

Shell Beach, LA
$4,657/mo
$4,827/mo

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, LA, vs. state and national averages

Shell Beach, LA
$4,657/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, LA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,657/mo

Memory care costs in Shell Beach, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,442/mo
Studio
$5,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,651/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,719/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Beach 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: Shell Beach, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Beach, LALouisianaU.S.
Memory Care$4,657/mo$4,133/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,230/mo$4,183/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$2,488/mo$3,821/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Shell Beach, LA:$4,657/mo
Louisiana:$4,133/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Beach, LA:$3,230/mo
Louisiana:$4,183/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Shell Beach, LA:$2,488/mo
Louisiana:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Shell Beach, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shell Beach 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.

Shell Beach, LALA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shell Beach, LA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shell Beach 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shell Beach, LA$6,438/mo$4,972/mo+29.5%
Louisiana$5,672/mo$4,925/mo+15.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Shell Beach, LA
2024 average cost:$6,438/mo
2023 average cost:$4,972/mo
Percent change:+29.5%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$5,672/mo
2023 average cost:$4,925/mo
Percent change:+15.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Shell Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Shell Beach

Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living in Slidell, LA

5.0
At Anderson at Summerfield Senior Living, the facility is clean, and most importantly, my loved one seems to be thriving and happy there. Would highly recommend.

The Blake at Colonial Club in Harahan, LA

5.0
I am a resident at The Black and I love it here! Everyone is very friendly. We are like a big family. The staff is very helpful and approachable. I would definitely recommend the Blake to others.

Lafreniere Assisted Living and Memory Care in Metairie, LA

4.8
My sister, who is in the memory care, component of the building. It is light an airy, with a giant bird cage in the center. She is in a nice apartment, she shares an apartment with another patient which has a kitchen and livingroom. It is a difficult situation, but with the economic cost of ...
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Shell Beach review score based on 164 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 34 Shell Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shell Beach 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

Shell Beach review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Shell Beach, LA34 facilities
7.7
New Orleans, LA7 facilities
7.2
Gretna, LA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Shell Beach 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 164 reviews of 34 Shell Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shell Beach 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.
Shell Beach, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shell Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Beach, 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 Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shell Beach, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shell Beach, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shell Beach, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Beach, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
55.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Beach 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 Shell Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Beach, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Shell Beach

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 Shell Beach protect seniors.
Learn about Louisiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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