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  • Facts about Opelousas

    Opelousas is also known as: Opelousas.

    Opelousas is also a common name of the flathead catfish.Opelousas is a city in and the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies at the junction of Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The population was 22,860 at the 2000 census. Although the 2006 population estimate was 23,222, a 2004 annexation should put the city's population above 25,000. In the 2010 census, the population shrunk to 16,634. Opelousas is the principal city for the Opelousas-Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 92,178 in 2008. Opelousas is also the 3rd largest city in the Lafayette-Acadiana Combined Statistical Area, which has a population of 537,947.At only 7.5 square miles, Opelousas is the most densely populated incorporated city in Louisiana. Founded in 1720, Opelousas is Louisiana's 3rd oldest city. The city served as a major trading post between New Orleans and Natchitoches in the 18th and 19th centuries. Traditionally an area of settlement by French Creoles and Acadians, Opelousas is the center of zydeco music. It celebrates its heritage at the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, one of the destinations on the new Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It is also the location of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.The city calls itself the spice capital of the world, with production and sale of seasonings such as Tony Chachere's products, Targil Seasonings, Savoie's cajun meats and products, and LouAna Cooking Oil. Opelousas was also home to one of the nation's two Yoohoo Factories until their closing.During the tenure of Sheriff Cat Doucet from 1936 to 1940 and 1952 to 1968 that part of Opelousas along Highway 190 was a haven of gambling and prostitution. Doucet told the historian Michael Kurtz that the return of Earl Kemp Long to the governorship in 1956 allowed him to bring back brothels and casinos and to guarantee the sheriff a take of the proceeds.

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Digby Place

Residents who need help with medication management can be given reminders and be monitored to make sure they are taking their medications, trained staff can assist with injectable medication, full tubs are available, residents can arrange for a room at this property that will allow them to live in this location whatever their healthcare needs are and become, Italian is spoken at this location, this community was built in 1999, and the community is licensed for 47 residents.

Garden View at Lafayette

This community can provide pet care, the minimum allowable age of residents is 55, regular occupational therapy by a visiting therapist helps you stay active and engaged, the facility has staff that can administer insulin to manage diabetic needs, the property is secured for the safety of patients that might be exit seeking, the community is convenient to local bus lines, and wheelchair accessible showers are available at this location.

Brookdale Lafayette

Animal care is available for residents, vegetarian food is provided, Brookdale Lafayette is skilled in behavioral issues that some residents might have, the community is convenient to local bus lines, the staff speaks French in the property, Italian is spoken at this location, and Korean is spoken at this location.

Bailey Place

Pet care is available for residents, a dentist visits this community regularly, physical therapy can be done on-site by a visiting physical therapist, regular occupational therapy by a visiting therapist helps you stay active and engaged, the Bailey Place is especially designed to handle memory care and behavioral issues, caregivers at Bailey Place are trained to spot potential disorientation presented by residents, and staff are able to assist residents that may be a danger to themselves.

Garden View at New Iberia

Professional nurses are on staff to help you, a visiting dentist helps residents maintain their dental health, speech therapy is available on-site by a visiting speech therapist, residents can self manage their diabetes, this property has been built specifically to support memory and dementia care, Croatian is spoken at this location, and Portuguese is spoken at this location.

Azalea Estates of New Iberia

Delicious and nutritious meals are provided to all residents even those with dietary restrictions, staff is available help with your blood sugar management, this property provides complimentary transportation, full tubs are available, residents can arrange for a room at this community that will allow them to live in this location whatever their healthcare needs are and become, the staff speaks Korean in the property, and the staff speaks Norwegian in the community.
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Southwind Assisted Living
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Camelot of Broussard
418 Albertsons Pkwy
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Eastridge Assisted Living
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Abbeville, LA 70510
Oakmont Estate
204 Cocoville Road
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