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St. James Place is a faith-based continuing care community in Baton Rouge that has served the area for decades, offering a full spectrum of care from independent living through skilled nursing on one campus. Reviewers strongly praise the staff and personalized caregiver support, but a couple of family members report frustrations with rising fees, policy changes, and difficulty securing skilled nursing beds for long-time residents.
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St. James Place is a senior living community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 18 reviews.
St. James Place is a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services on a single 52-acre campus. For more than four decades, it has served as Baton Rouge's only continuing care retirement community, combining residential options with a full continuum of support.
The community features spacious apartments and charming cottages set within beautifully landscaped grounds, including the iconic Duplantier Oak Tree, peaceful walking paths, Daisye's Koi Pond, and Griffin Lake. Independent living residents enjoy chef-prepared dining options, art and fitness classes, lively lectures, happy hours, and resident-led clubs covering varied interests. The calendar is packed with daily activities supporting physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness.
St. James Place operates as a faith-based, non-profit community rooted in Episcopal values, with decisions driven by care and compassion rather than profits. Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services are available on campus, providing seamless transitions as care needs change while residents remain within their established community and friendships.
The community was named 2026 Best Independent Living community by U.S. News & World Report—the only one in Louisiana—and received additional recognition as 2026 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care. The community also received two Emblem Awards for high performing scores in Feels Like Home and Food & Dining.
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Help Me Choose3.8overall · 18 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (18)
Suzie H
Jun 2026
Very disappointed with admin, policies, and follow through. While not for profit, they charge for EVERYTHING. Policies constantly changing, fees increase every year, and caregivers fluctuate with level of care. For Rockerfellows only.
Meredith Downing
Dec 2025
I want to recognize the amazing staff at St. James Place. From the moment you walk through the doors you are greeted with warm smiles and a staff that is ready to serve. Everyone seems to genuinely enjoy their job and the staff truly works as a team to ensure residents and families get what they need. I especially want to acknowledge Emily Bozeman. She is the Life Enrichment Manager. Despite wearing many hats and having a very full schedule she always makes time to slow down and be present with residents. You can tell she loves her job and the people she serves. Her creativity, kindness, and professionalism are such gifts to the St. James community.
Elizabeth Baudoin
Mar 2021
Caring Companions at St. James Place has been a lifesaver for us during the pandemic. Knowing Dad's companion, William, was there to help brought us peace of mind throughout the uncertainty of this past year. William was always attentive, polite, conscientious and hardworking. It was so comforting to know our Dad was in such good hands! Thank you William, Caring Companions and St. James Place for taking such good care of our loved ones!!!
Evans Howell
Oct 2019
I just want to recognize the outstanding staff at Caring Companions. The management team of Becky, Sharon and Renee have been extremely patient, professional and accommodating in making sure my mother's needs are met. Sharon, even made a point of attending her caregiver, Carla's, initial meeting with my mother. The caregivers, Carla and Jessica, are courteous, respectful and have made my mom feel very comfortable. My siblings and I greatly appreciate the wonderful care you've given our mother. Thank you, Evans Howell
Mike Brunson
Sep 2015
St James has rented out all the skilled nursing beds to outside patients , leaving the residents whom have lived there for over 12 years with out a skilled nursing bed when needed. They sent Ed to a nursing home off site and he is not happy, he is 98 years old and moved there12 years age just to make sure he was taken care of when he needs this care. I feel they have not honored the contract he has with them and I just talked to another person that lives there and she said they do this when they are short on beds. He has spent very much money to stay there as you know if you live there. un happy.....Michael
St. James Place offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
St. James Place is located at 333 Lee Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
St. James Place is a faith-based continuing care community in Baton Rouge that has served the area for decades, offering a full spectrum of care from independent living through skilled nursing on one campus. Reviewers strongly praise the staff and personalized caregiver support, but a couple of family members report frustrations with rising fees, policy changes, and difficulty securing skilled nursing beds for long-time residents.
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