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St. James Place Of Baton Rouge

St. James Place Of Baton Rouge is an assisted living and memory care community in Baton Rouge, LA.

Information last verified: June 8, 2026

333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 44 reviews

5 stars

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St. James Place Of Baton Rouge Costs & Pricing

St. James Place of Baton Rouge offers competitive pricing for its residential options, particularly when compared to the broader costs in East Baton Rouge Parish and across Louisiana. For a two-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $1,745 per month, which is significantly lower than the parish average of $3,242 and the state average of $3,878. Similarly, the studio apartment priced at $1,997 stands in stark contrast to local and statewide averages of $3,276 and $3,235 respectively. Additionally, one-bedroom accommodations at St. James Place come in at $2,215 monthly - again lower than both the parish average of $2,831 and the state's average of $3,413. These figures suggest that St. James Place provides an appealing value for those seeking quality living options in Baton Rouge without stretching their budget too thin.

Floor plans	St. James Place Of Baton Rouge	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana
2 Bedrooms	$1,745	$3,242	$3,878
Studio	$1,997	$3,276	$3,235
1 Bedroom	$2,215	$2,831	$3,413

Overall Review of St. James Place Of Baton Rouge

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Care experiences can be rough

Several residents describe care issues involving safety, delayed help, or unmet needs.

Some reviews report problems around daily safety and getting assistance when it’s needed, including a fall and concerns about call-button responsiveness. Other reviews describe denials of care or therapy needs, and at least one review claims bed availability affected skilled nursing access. A few residents also mention communication or continuity of caregivers changing in ways they didn’t expect. Taken together, the feedback on care quality is not consistent.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high and tightly controlled

Multiple reviews say the community is expensive for the level of support they received.

Cost comes up repeatedly, with reviews describing monthly pricing as unaffordable or outrageously high. One review also cites frequent fees and changing policies. Another review mentions paying over $8,000 per month for basic care, and notes cable TV charges. A separate review says prices were negotiable, but even that review still characterizes pricing as on the high side.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food and dining get strong notes

Dining is a clear comfort point, with several reviews calling the food good or excellent.

Several residents and families mention enjoying meals, including an excellent Sunday brunch and descriptions of good chefs. A review also highlights a dining atmosphere compared to a restaurant, and another calls the food delicious or notes southern-style meals. While dining satisfaction is a recurring theme, at least one more critical review describes food quality negatively. Overall, the community offers restaurant-style dining and meal options for special diets, which aligns with the way some reviews talk about food.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Many residents describe an active schedule that supports social connection.

A number of reviews mention enjoying planned activities and opportunities to be around other residents. Some describe specific types of activities, like water aerobics and resident-involved events, while others focus on social life and group engagement. Even residents who describe moving to be closer to family still talk about maintaining a lifestyle through community events. This matches the on-site activity and scheduled programming the community provides.

common 27 reviews mention this

Staff support ranges from excellent to bad

Staff friendliness and responsiveness are frequently mentioned, though experiences are not uniform.

Many reviews praise staff as warm, caring, and attentive, with multiple families describing the staff as present, team-oriented, and helpful day to day. A few reviews also highlight specific roles, like an activities leader, and mention dietitian and doctor involvement. At the same time, several critical reviews describe rude behavior, caregiver turnover, or caregivers not responding when residents call for help. Residents who are happiest with their stay often connect that satisfaction directly to how the staff treats them.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

77 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Golf
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Hiking trails
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Spa
Swimming pool
Swimming pool / hot tub
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

Diabetes diet
Kosher
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions
Vegetarian

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Tai Chi
Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Louisiana Express Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

Whataburger (0.6 miles)
Mike Anderson's Seafood (1 miles)
Pluckers Wing Bar (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Kenilworth (1.6 miles)
Superior Grill Highland (1.7 miles)
Jubans Restaurant (1.7 miles)

Physicians

Butterfly Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
Lake Surgery Center (2.6 miles)
Baton Rouge Clinic (2.7 miles)
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Center for Psychiatric Residency Services (2.7 miles)
Renal Associates of Baton Rouge (2.7 miles)
Theunissen Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Baton Rouge (2.7 miles)
Matthew A. Neumann, MD (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

University United Methodist Church (1.7 miles)
St Alban's Chapel, LSU (1.7 miles)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (3.8 miles)
First Presbyterian Church (3.8 miles)

Cafes

Coffee Call (1.7 miles)
Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Brew Ha Ha (3.5 miles)
Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
la Madeleine (3.8 miles)
Reve Coffee Lab (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

Baton Rouge Bioidentical (1.9 miles)
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Internal Medicine at O'Donovan (2.6 miles)
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (2.7 miles)
Our Lady Of The Lake Children’s Hospital (3.5 miles)
Baton Rouge General Medical Center (3.7 miles)
Healthsouth Rehabilitation, Hospital of Baton Rouge (3.8 miles)
Centene Corporation (3.9 miles)

Theaters

MovieTavern (2.5 miles)

Transportation

Hertz Rent A Car (4.3 miles)

Parks

Arsenal Park (4.5 miles)

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