A peaceful memory care space at Cherry Ridge in Bastrop, LA
Bastrop, LA

Memory care that honors who they are.

For residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory conditions, Cherry Ridge offers a safe, structured environment where every day still has meaning.

Our approach

Care built around the person, not the diagnosis.

Safe & secure environment

Designed to prevent wandering and reduce confusion, with calm lighting, clear sightlines, and easily navigated spaces.

Dementia-trained staff

Our caregivers are trained in approaches that respect dignity, meeting residents where they are, every single day.

Meaningful routines

Music, gentle movement, reminiscence, and life-story–based activities that bring comfort and joy.

Family partnership

We keep families involved with regular updates and an open-door visitation policy. You're part of the care team.

Is it time?

Signs memory care may help.

Deciding to move a loved one into memory care is one of the hardest choices a family can make. If several of these sound familiar, it may be time to talk.

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  • Wandering or getting lost in familiar places
  • Forgetting medications or taking them incorrectly
  • Increased confusion, especially in the evening (sundowning)
  • Trouble recognizing loved ones
  • Unsafe behaviors at home (stove, locks, falls)
  • Caregiver burnout in the family

Let's talk, gently and with no pressure.

Our admissions team can answer questions, walk you through what daily life looks like, and help you decide what's right for your family.