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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Westwego, LA
If your loved one needs memory care in Westwego, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Westwego, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Westwego incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Westwego memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Westwego, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Village De Lest, Michoud and Little Woods.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Metairie, New Orleans and Marrero.
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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37 reviews
time there he likes the meals and everyone is very nice The facility is clean and well managed, and the services are extremely well priced for the quality. I’m really glad that we made this decision for...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Jefferson across from Haydel's Bakery and down the street from Ochsner Main Campus, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living has been providing quality retirement living since 2001. Whether your lifestyle is active and independent or requires the assistance of a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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80 reviews
They could improve on activities by having a more formal program to keep their residents engaged. However, the best things are the staff are very good and really take care and pride of taking care of their...
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.
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe life is precious and worth celebrating every day. And what better way to celebrate than in a community that feels like home. A senior's life is an accumulation of richness, accomplishments, loves, learnings, trails and successes. This is a community where that...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review score
14 reviews
My loved one is a resident at The Suites at Algiers Point and overall the experience has been good. We have had no problems. The food is acceptable, not outstanding. Sometimes communication with the 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.
St. Margaret's at Belleville Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in New Orleans, LA. The exciting city of New Orleans is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, distinctive local dialect and its entertainment and performing arts venues. Home to world-famous attractions...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
61 reviews
The staff at Lafreniere Assisted Living is responsive to family and exercises good communication. We chose this place because it was clean, had a safe unit and was affordable for our family.
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 Atrium Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the quiet suburb of Metairie, Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish. The area that the community is built in is quiet and peaceful, and there are many great restaurants around. From Copeland's to Cheesecake Bistro, the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.4
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12 reviews
The location of this facility is great and the staff is great. Apartment sizes are very nice and maintenance folks have been responsive when needed. The staff are all super nice, across the board. The only...
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.
Vista Shores Assisted Living and Memory Care is a private, luxury, assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores Country Club with 4 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking Bayou St John. At Vista Shores every detail is attended to allowing our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1.0
Review score
16 reviews
They are trying to be really helpful. I think it is really nice facility. I think that they could do a better job at onboarding new residents. They are kind of left to their own devices and I believe more...
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.
Laurel Senior Living is located in the heart of the Garden District in beautiful Uptown New Orleans offering Independent, Assisted, Memory, and Respite Care. All apartments are equipped with a walk-in private bath with a sit-down shower, safety grab bars, emergency pull cords in both the bath and...
7.9
Review score
4 reviews
Awesome place!!! My mother loved it there. Great staff, food is getting better!! Sure going to miss seeing the staff now that mom’s gone. Highly recommend!!! Pricy… so well worth it!! My mom and sister in...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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, 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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Westwego, LA
The average cost of senior living in Westwego is $4,099 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Orleans, LA with an average of $3,903 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Westwego, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Westwego, LA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Westwego, LA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Westwego
Recent reviews for memory care in Westwego
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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Laurel Senior Living in New Orleans, LA
5.0
We're very pleased with how things are going at HomeLife in the Gardens! They've been a huge help to us, and they're doing a great job taking care of my loved one. The staff is friendly and professional, and they're great about getting her extra care when she is in need.
Westwego review score based on 79 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 14 Westwego memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Westwego 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
Westwego review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Westwego 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 79 reviews of 14 Westwego memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Westwego 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.Westwego, LA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Westwego memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwego memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwego, 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 Westwego 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 Westwego that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Westwego 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 Westwego Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westwego 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 Westwego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwego 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 Westwego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwego, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Westwego 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 Westwego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwego, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living Community, Sunrise of Metairie and Inspired Living at Kenner are the top-rated memory care facilities near Westwego, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Westwego, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Westwego, Louisiana is Sunrise of Metairie. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Westwego, Louisiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Westwego, 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 Westwego, 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 Westwego, Louisiana ranges from $989 to $8694. The average Memory Care cost in Westwego, Louisiana is $4,099. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Westwego, Louisiana typically starts at $989. 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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