SummerHouse Vista Shores

Ease into the comfort of a therapeutic environment at Vista Shores in New Orleans, Louisiana, where we honor the dignity and unique lives of all those in our care. Our community provides a wide range of assisted living and memory care services in a welcoming, thoughtfully designed building with sweeping views of the bayou just a glance away. We’re committed to helping our residents age comfortably and securely in place by offering individualized services, homelike amenities, and the freedom to make choices about how to spend their time. The third floor of our building is dedicated to serving residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related challenges in a secure environment, featuring a veranda that shows a scenic view of the bayou. Contact an A Place for Mom advisor to learn more about our community.

Community Services and Amenities

Our compassionate staff is here around the clock to help you get the most out of each day in our community and address needs as they arise. From entertaining activities to assistance with daily tasks, beautiful grounds to dedicated memory care services, we center comfort and well-being throughout the community. On-site medical professionals elevate the level of care we provide, and our staff has been extensively trained to serve those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our specially designed memory care program begins with an assessment to evaluate needs of new residents, and create an exact care plan based on their abilities and preferences.

We encourage residents to enjoy our range of amenities and services, including:

• Three nutritional and delicious meals served daily, plus snacks
• Two lovely, large dining areas; casual bistro, and private dining room for special occasions
• Spa
• Managed medication assistance
• Assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, toileting, and more
• Religious services
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
• Scheduled transportation / complimentary shuttle service to appointments and off-site excursions
• Customized wellness programs
• Rehabilitation services on-site including physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Living Options and Amenities

Make yourself at home in our spacious apartment suites that come in a variety of floor plans. Whether you choose a private or semi-private arrangement, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your budget, belongings, and personal taste. Each features a private bathroom, generous closet space, a kitchenette, and individual climate control for utmost comfort. Easily summon a nurse with emergency pull-cords in the bedroom and bathroom. Don’t forget - small pets are welcome to live with you!

Care Types Offered

Vista Shores provides Level 2 adult residential care. In the state of Louisiana, this is defined as follows:

Adult residential care refers to facilities that provide adult residential care for compensation to two or more adults. Adult residential care includes but is not limited to the following services: lodging, meals, medication administration, intermittent nursing services, assistance with personal hygiene, assistance with transfers and ambulation, assistance with dressing, housekeeping, and laundry. There are four levels of adult residential care:

Level 1 (Personal Care Homes): Provides adult residential care to two but not more than eight residents in a setting that is designed similarly to a single-family dwelling
Level 2 (Shelter Care Homes): Provides adult residential care to nine or more residents but no more than 16 in a congregate setting that does not provide independent apartments equipped with kitchenettes
Level 3 (Assisted Living Facilities): Provides adult residential care to 17 or more residents in independent apartments equipped with kitchenettes.
Level 4 (Adult Residential Care Provider): Provides adult residential care including intermittent nursing services to 17 or more residents in independent apartments equipped with kitchenettes.