Best Memory Care in New Orleans, Louisiana
5 communities found
New Orleans offers 5 memory care communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.7 across 5 rated communities and 195 reviews read. One published price came in at $8,700 a month. All five report social activities, emergency call systems, 24-hour staff, gathering spaces, housekeeping, and wheelchair access.
- 5communities
- 4.7average rating, 5 rated
- 195family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
From $8,700/moSt. Jude’s Nursing Facility
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.9(28)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $5,845/moThe Carrollton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.8(61)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.7(24)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Laurel Senior Living
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.6(29)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
SummerHouse Vista Shores
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.3(53)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Best-rated memory care in New Orleans
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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St. Jude’s Nursing FacilityVerified
4.9 (28 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units
Families call St. Jude's a clean, welcoming skilled nursing facility with praised admissions, therapy, and wound care staff and a home-like feel.
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4.8 (61 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
The Carrollton is described as a beautifully renovated historic community with attentive staff, though some reviews cite inconsistent nursing care and billing issues.
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The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.7 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families praise the nursing staff at The Suites at Algiers Point for compassionate care and frequent communication, describing a small, cheerful community.
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4.6 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Laurel Senior Living earns praise for personalized care, locally owned management, active programming, and cleanliness, with one concern about leadership.
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4.3 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
SummerHouse Vista Shores is called beautiful with caring staff, though some families report communication, turnover, housekeeping, and safety concerns.
What families say about memory care in New Orleans
Counted across the review summaries of 5 New Orleans communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Every one of the 5 communities drew praise for caring, attentive staff, and 80% were noted for their buildings and grounds. At the same time, cost and billing came up as a concern at all 5 communities, and 80% of families raised issues with communication.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Building and grounds 80%
- Activities and social life 60%
- Medical and nursing care 60%
- Cleanliness 40%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 100%
- Communication with families 80%
- Staff attitude 40%
- Safety 40%
“My family and I are grateful to the kind, professional and attentive staff at Summer House. They helped my cousin for one month to transition to a peaceful death with the aid of compassionate and knowledgeable hospice workers. They were all attentive day and night. They helped during a very difficult time!”
“The Carrollton Staff has been so good to my mom- they take great care of her and always kind when I see them interacting with the residents.”
“What a wonderful gem in Algiers! The building is beautiful and the residents are happy! If you are looking for a community for your loved one . . . do yourself a favor and check the Suites out!”
Memory Care in New Orleans: the figures
- •Most common amenities: social activities (5), emergency call system (5), 24-hour staff (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), wheelchair accessible (5).
How families pay for memory care in Louisiana
Most Louisiana families cover assisted living, memory care or independent living with a mix of private funds, often savings combined with the proceeds from selling a home. Some households also carry long-term care insurance that offsets part of the monthly cost. For veterans and surviving spouses, VA Aid and Attendance can help pay for care, and it is worth asking a VA benefits counselor whether a particular household qualifies.
The full picture for the state: Memory Care in Louisiana.
Memory Care near New Orleans
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna3.8 mi | 10 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.8 mi |
| Jefferson5.2 mi | 6 | 4.9 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Marrero5.7 mi | 12 | 3.5 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Metairie6.5 mi | 38 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Kenner11.1 mi | 13 | 3.5 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Slidell29.5 mi | 12 | 4.6 / 5 | 29.5 mi |
| Mandeville30.1 mi | 24 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
| Covington33.3 mi | 7 | 3.8 / 5 | 33.3 mi |
All of Louisiana: Memory Care in Louisiana. Closer to home? Compare memory care near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in New Orleans, 195 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in New Orleans ask about.
- Home Care in Louisiana: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: 9 Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One
- How Routine Enhances Quality Of Life In Memory Care
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Memory Care in New Orleans: Common Questions
How many memory care communities are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 memory care communities in New Orleans, Louisiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does memory care cost in New Orleans?
Among New Orleans communities that publish pricing, memory care starts around $5,845/month, with an average published starting rate near $7,273/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which memory care communities in New Orleans are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include St. Jude’s Nursing Facility (4.9★, 28 ratings), The Carrollton New Orleans (4.8★, 61 ratings), The Suites at Algiers Point Assisted Living & Memory Care (4.7★, 24 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in New Orleans?
Beyond memory care, New Orleans has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), assisted living (10 communities), independent living (7 communities), home health (5 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate memory care in New Orleans?
Families rate New Orleans memory care communities 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 195 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in New Orleans memory care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 New Orleans communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), building and grounds (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (100%), communication with families (80%), staff attitude (40%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving New Orleans bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
