The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in New Orleans, LA

Homelife in the Gardens is a memory care and assisted living facility that offers quality services to seniors through the provision of health care and personal assistance programs. The staff is available 24/7 to offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medical coordination, personal grooming and dressing. Active residents may take advantage of numerous activities such as local outings, fitness classes and social events as well as games and puzzles. To assist seniors in living independent and comfortable lives, the facility offers services such as housekeeping, laundry and home-cooked meals.

Located less than a mile from the Algiers Folk Art Zone and Blues Museum, The Suites at Algiers Point is an assisted living facility suitable for seniors who love art, culture and history. The staff offers a personalized approach when taking care of every senior resident from customized activities to wellness programs. It provides services such as chef-prepared and nutritionally balanced meals, seven days a week nursing and medication assistance. Seniors may also receive assistance with activities of daily living: eating, bathing, dressing and grooming. All apartments are equipped with kitchenettes, modern appliances and granite countertops to facilitate independent lifestyles.

Vista Shores is a privately owned luxury memory care and assisted living community conveniently located just 5 minutes away from Bayou Oaks at City Park, a serene environment for seniors to unwind while enjoying the golf scene. Seniors may also relax on the facility's wraparound porches while enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Residents may socialize in the Bristo and dining rooms, and enjoy chef-prepared meals while at it. There are numerous services that the senior living community offers, and they include gourmet restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation and housekeeping and laundry services. Multi-denominational religious services are also available. The customized wellness and fitness programs offered at Vista Shores enabled us to include this facility in our top 10 list.

Uptown New Orleans is home to Lambeth House Retirement Community located a few minutes from the Butterfly Pavilion and Audobon Park, an environment where seniors may go for picnics with their families and enjoy the beautiful environment. Assisted living at Lambeth House is designed to help senior residents who need assistance with activities of daily living including eating, medication management and bathing. The senior living community has various amenities that seniors may utilize, including spacious apartments, private lounge areas, a hair salon and a library. We included Lambeth House in this top 10 list because of its lifestyle coordinator who schedules enriching activities for every resident.

Inspired Living at Kenner is a luxury senior assisted living community that is conveniently situated near Interstate 10 and various restaurants and shopping areas. Amenities available at the community include expansive courtyards and shaded gazebos. Senior residents may receive services such as housekeeping and maintenance, transportation, concierge services, all-day restaurant dining and chef-prepared meals. The residents of this senior living community have various common areas where they can socialize, including lounges, bistro, beauty salon and barbershop. We included Inspired Living at Kenner in this top 10 list due to its unique amenities, including an outdoor pool with ADA lift and a fitness center.

St. Margaret's at Belleville Assisted Living is located a few blocks from the Mississippi River, the Crescent City Connection and the vibrant city of New Orleans. Each resident has access to a spacious apartment with a kitchenette, private bath and living room that aids them to live independent lives. They also receive services such as transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry services as well as assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing and grooming. The executive chef on staff prepares nutritious meals that seniors receive thrice a day. Some of the amenities present in this senior residential community include an on-site chapel, a salon and an internet lounge. We included this community in our top 10 list due to its spa, music therapy services and luxurious courtyard patio.

Poydras Home is a memory care and assisted living community that harbors a beautiful park and Koi fish pond right at its front lawn. Residents who relish nature may do so in the beautiful gardens and walkways of the community. Visitors such as friends and family may utilize the free and secure parking spaces available. In case of a medical emergency, licensed nurses are on call 24 hours each day to take care of any health needs. The staff also focuses on the spiritual, social and cultural needs of the community members. Poydras Home is included in this list because of its PHASE Senior Day Program that helps seniors meet their personal and family needs and promotes interaction with fellow residents. 

Nestled in the middle of a luxurious green landscape, Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living offers both independent and assisted living options for senior citizens to choose from. The apartments available range from studio to one and two bedrooms which may have walk-in closets, dining rooms, living rooms and kitchenettes. Residents may socialize in the on-site beauty salon and later enjoy delicious meals served from the fully-equipped kitchen. Seniors in need of assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing may be attended to by certified staff.

Woldenberg Village is located a few blocks from Brechtel Park and Lakewood Golf Club, a suitable location for community residents to enjoy picnics and other recreational activities. One-bedroom apartments are available at the facility, and they have kitchenettes, living rooms, full baths and separate bedrooms. Residents may receive hair grooming services at the beauty salon and barbershop. There are numerous activities scheduled by the onsite activity director that seniors may engage in to maintain active lifestyles. The facility has skilled nurses who offer specialized care to seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. 

Laketown Village is a memory care and assisted living community located near the beautiful Lake Pontchartrain, Louis Armstrong International Airport and Ochsner Medical Center. It not only has easy access to ample recreational activities but also major transportation for residents. The facility is equipped with a library, a spacious family room and full-service and private dining rooms as well as a beauty salon and barbershop. The kitchen staff prepares nutritious meals, and they also offer Cajun cuisine on the menu that reflects Louisiana’s French heritage.