1 / 5Quick Facts
- Ownership
- Family-owned, single-site operator for 30+ years
- Pet Policy
- Accepts small pets only
- Care Setting
- Assisted living in separate on-site building
- Location
- Near hospitals and Louisiana State University
What Families Think
Southside Gardens is a long-standing, family-owned community in Baton Rouge offering both independent and assisted living. It holds a strong 4.6 Google rating, though only a handful of ratings (11) are recorded and no written reviews were provided, so detailed resident feedback isn't available.
The Good
- Family-owned, serving the area for 30+ years
- Ground-floor garden apartments with private porches and kitchens
- Pool with water aerobics and year-round exercise classes
- Scenic walking paths across five landscaped acres
- Assisted living staffed around the clock
- Small pets accepted
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- Very few reviews (only 11 ratings, no written feedback) to assess resident experience
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
About Southside Gardens
Southside Gardens is a retirement and assisted living center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering both independent living and assisted living services. The community has served South Baton Rouge seniors for over 30 years and is family-owned.
Independent living residents enjoy ground-floor garden apartments on five landscaped acres, each with its own porch and fully equipped kitchen. The community features a swimming pool with water aerobics during summer months and year-round exercise classes. Residents can walk scenic winding pathways throughout the property and choose to have home-cooked meals delivered to their apartments or dine with friends in the dining room.
The assisted living community occupies its own separate building on the property and provides care for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living. The facility is staffed around the clock and offers activities designed to encourage social interaction and resident engagement.
The community is conveniently located close to restaurants, hospitals, and Louisiana State University in South Baton Rouge. Additional amenities include a sparkling pool with an adjoining whirlpool spa. The community accepts small pets.
Types of Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Southside Gardens offer?
Southside Gardens offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Southside Gardens located?
Southside Gardens is located at 4604 Perkins Rd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
What do families say about Southside Gardens?
Southside Gardens is a long-standing, family-owned community in Baton Rouge offering both independent and assisted living. It holds a strong 4.6 Google rating, though only a handful of ratings (11) are recorded and no written reviews were provided, so detailed resident feedback isn't available.
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