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Henican House

5511 Meadowdale, Metairie, LA

Memory CareAssisted Living

4 published reviews availableRead reviews

About the community

About Henican House

Henican House in Metairie, LA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Family and resident feedback

4 published reviews available

Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us. An overall rating is not available.

★★★★★

Positive

The felt like I was in a house. It was clean, well kept, the aid was friendly, along with the main contact, Jason. Although this might be an option further down the road, it wouldn't be a good fit for my mom right now.

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4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 12, 2016Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Next best thing to home care.

My mother is currently a resident here. She has dementia and has been here for a little over a year. She moved here from one of the larger assisted living centers, where she wasn't doing well. The larger centers are good for people who are in their right minds and just need some help with ADL's. They do not provide the individual attention that people with dementia require, unless you utilize their memory care unit, which isn't always that great, either, and costs a lot more Mother had not been eating well at the …

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
jgn14October 13, 2014Published source

★★★★★

Positive

My mom is currently on the waiting list for this community. There are always two attendants on staff. I am looking forward to my mom moving in. They have told me that they not want the hoyer lift, which her current community required me to buy. I met the owner when I was looking into Henican House, and went through everything with him about my mom's care needs. They can handle total care. Peggy Stahls is part owner with him, and I really liked her. I met her at another home that she owns that my mom had been in bri…

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
DaughterNovember 13, 2013Published source

★★★★★

Positive

The house was clean and well suited for their residents. The particular house toured had residents in-between assisted living and memory care level of care. Appears to be a very good option for seniors requiring memory care.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
A Place For Mom CustomerNovember 8, 2013Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Anytime Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Organic
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • Transportation at Cost

Activities & engagement

  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Cooking Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Montessori Programs
  • Current Events Club

Outdoor spaces

  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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