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A Heartfelt Approach to Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
At Maison Levie by Peristyle, we are more than just an assisted living community—we are a family rooted in love, service, and tradition. Inspired by the enduring legacy of Rita Levie Broussard, our namesake, we strive to bring her values of faith, compassion, and care into everything we do.
Jennifer Nugent, Owner
Locally owned by Jennifer Nugent who has over twenty years of experience in healthcare. Much of her experience has been in hospice and palliative care and is widely known in Acadiana as a dedicated patient advocate. She founded a nonprofit program to support the homeless and provide medical services to the elderly and disabled. Jennifer has partnered with Peristyle Residences to offer a unique approach to senior living for Lafayette.
A Life of Faith and Service:
Rita Levie Broussard Segura
Born on January 20, 1922, Rita Levie Broussard entered the world as one of nine children in a close-knit and loving family. From her earliest days, Rita learned the values of faith, sacrifice, and hard work—virtues that would guide her through more than a century of life marked by unwavering service to others.
Rita married Eugene Segura, and together they raised five beautiful children—two boys and three girls. Her life took a difficult turn when she lost her husband while still in her 50s, but rather than give in to grief, she chose to become the hands and feet of Jesus. Her dedication to her family and her faith only deepened, and she poured her heart into raising her children and serving others.
For decades, Rita sewed Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls by hand, and used some of her profits, to help others. The proceeds from her humble creations were used to support her church and provide aid to those in need. Even today, at 103 years old, she continues to give by making rosaries for those who don’t have one, ensuring that her faith is passed on to others.
Rita is our modern-day Mother Teresa. Her words of wisdom, daily prayers, and generous spirit have touched countless lives. She reads her Bible faithfully and watches Mass every day. Despite never having seen a medical doctor in over 65 years, she remains in remarkable health—taking no medication, only vitamins—with only some hearing and vision loss. She still lives alone and independently, a testament to her vitality, strength, and enduring faith.
Her life is a living legacy of gratitude, sacrifice, and service. She inspires everyone who meets her with her tenacity, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to God and others. Rita Levie Broussard is not just a pillar of her family and community—she is a light in our world.
Part of the Peristyle Family of Communities
Providing trusted assisted living and memory care across South Louisiana since 2011.
Maison Levie is locally owned and run, and it carries the Peristyle name for a reason. The family started in New Orleans in 2011 and has grown across South Louisiana since. If your search reaches beyond Lafayette, these are the two places we’d point you to.
Sister Communities: Peristyle Residences, Greater New Orleans
The original Peristyle homes, five of them, across Metairie, Jefferson, and Lakeview. They’ve offered assisted living, memory care, and respite care since 2011, with the higher caregiver ratios and from-scratch meals that shaped how we do things in Lafayette. Visit Peristyle Residences →
Sister Communities: Peristyle at Beau West, Mandeville
A larger, newer Peristyle community on the Northshore, with assisted living and memory care in private suites. If your family is closer to New Orleans than to Acadiana, it’s an easy drive across the lake. Visit Peristyle at Beau West →
