Azalea Estates of New Iberia sits at 1318 Andre Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, and provides a mix of independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors. The community is one story for easy access, so you won't have to worry about stairs. They've got options for folks who are still active and just want a low-stress place to live, all the way up to seniors needing more help with daily tasks or memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, which they handle through something called the Legacy Program. There's a team of trained and friendly staff always there, and they help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, incontinence, and other health needs. The place is pet friendly, and you'll see both indoor and outdoor common areas, with flower gardens, walking paths, patios, a library, a computer room, and private dining rooms for gatherings. Rooms come wheelchair accessible, have full-size kitchens or kitchenettes, cable, Internet, and showers that work for wheelchairs. Some units are studios while others are private or semi-private.
Meals get prepared by a chef and meal planner, focusing on nutrition with options for vegetarian and kosher diets. There's a beauty salon and a barber shop on site, along with activities and social programs, from game nights and story time to music groups, Nintendo Wii bowling, and offsite trips. Folks can attend religious services right there too. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are available, plus memory care residents benefit from more staff per person and routines made to help keep them engaged and feeling safe. Azalea Estates offers transportation and parking for residents as well as for visitors, and folks using VA benefits or insurance can pay that way. There are also short-term or respite care stays for those needing a break or for recovery after illness. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals licenses the community as a Level 3 Adult Residential Care Provider. Overall, Azalea Estates of New Iberia aims to keep seniors connected and supported in a comfortable, homelike setting.
