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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ellis, LA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ellis, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Ellis, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ellis incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ellis memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ellis, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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1313 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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The staff is nice and caring, the food is decent, they have activities for the residents...I just wish. they could have churches come do church on Sundays for the residents...But facility is clean and memory...
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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Food is not good - too much pasta meals. Activities - new director so it's pretty unfair to rate her so low but I will say the previous director was excellent. The staff are extremely nice- the room size is...
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.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living is an assisted living facility in Lafayette, LA that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Our residents range from ages fifty-five and older; most requiring assistance with activities of daily living; services are to...
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We've been very pleased with the administrators and the staff in the memory care unit. My husband is doing better there than when he was home even though we had round the clock help. I've never gone when he...
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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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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I am so glad that I chose Rosewood Assisted Living for my mother. She has an amazing apartment on a beautiful courtyard. The staff is attentive and so helpful. These people know their stuff. [name removed] ,...
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.
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Ellis, LA

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iota, LA with an average of $3,914 per month.

Memory care costs in Ellis, LA, vs. nearby cities

Ellis, LA
$4,449/mo
$3,914/mo
$4,245/mo

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

Ellis, LA
$4,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,449/mo

Memory care costs in Ellis, LA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Ellis 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: Ellis, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllis, LALouisianaU.S.
Memory Care$4,449/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,449/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,339/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ellis, LA:$4,449/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ellis, LA:$4,449/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ellis, LA:$4,339/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ellis, LA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellis 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 Ellis, LA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ellis 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
Ellis, LA$4,650/mo$4,428/mo+5.0%
Louisiana$4,909/mo$4,772/mo+2.9%
National$5,881/mo$5,646/mo+4.2%
Ellis, LA
2024 average cost:$4,650/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$4,909/mo
2023 average cost:$4,772/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,881/mo
2023 average cost:$5,646/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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 Ellis

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellis

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]

Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

5.0
There are activities that include family and community; the owner ([name removed]) is there daily doing "grunt" to improve the facilities; front desk workers are welcoming and inviting; [name removed] and [name removed] are absolutely fabulous with the residents; [name removed] (the activity ...
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Brookdale Lafayette

4.0
Brookdale has been great! Nice staff that gets the job done. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Ellis memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis, 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 Ellis 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 Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Ellis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ellis

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living and Avanti Senior Living at Lafayette are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellis, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Ellis, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Ellis, Louisiana is Brookdale Lafayette. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Ellis, Louisiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellis, 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 Ellis, 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 Ellis, Louisiana ranges from $2005 to $7250. The average Memory Care cost in Ellis, Louisiana is $4,449. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ellis, Louisiana typically starts at $2005. 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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