The Pines Retirement Center Costs & Pricing
At The Pines Retirement Center, residents enjoy a cost-effective living arrangement compared to both East Baton Rouge Parish and the broader state of Louisiana. For a studio, The Pines charges $1,500 per month, significantly lower than the average costs in East Baton Rouge Parish at $3,276 and across the state at $3,235. Similarly, for a one-bedroom unit, the monthly fee is $1,800, which remains competitive against local and state averages of $2,831 and $3,413 respectively. These rates not only reflect The Pines' commitment to affordable senior living but also ensure that residents receive quality care and amenities without straining their financial resources.
| Floor plans | The Pines Retirement Center | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana |
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| Studio | $1,500 | $3,276 | $3,235 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,800 | $2,831 | $3,413 |
Skilled Nursing Facilities with a similar price nearby
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from +$245 / mo
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$1,745 to $2,215 / month
8.8 miles away
Overall Review of The Pines Retirement Center
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24 reviews mention this
Staff care is a mixed picture
Residents and families describe both attentive caregivers and serious service issues.
Many reviewers say staff members are kind, helpful, and responsive, with comments about quick help, frequent check-ins, and staff who treat families like part of the community. Several reviews also mention nursing leadership being accessible and willing to resolve concerns. At the same time, other reviewers report problems like call-answering delays, residents left waiting for help, and staff being rude or neglectful. That contrast suggests experiences can vary a lot depending on the situation and timeframe.
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18 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors come up often
Cleanliness is repeatedly discussed, including both odor-free praise and strong odor complaints.
Several reviews highlight a clean, odor-free facility and describe improvements such as bad smells gone after new management or renovations. Other reviewers go the opposite direction, describing strong urine odors, dirty sheets, and a facility that felt unsanitary. Even among positive comments, cleanliness is used as a deciding factor for families who toured or visited regularly. Overall, cleanliness appears to be a major part of how people judge their experience.
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14 reviews mention this
Dining gets praise and criticism
Dining quality is a frequent talking point, with room-service and restaurant-style dining mentioned both ways.
Some reviewers say the food is good, meals are provided reliably, and staff can accommodate requests. A few also mention more specific preferences and diet-related points, including concerns about nutritional content. Other reviewers strongly criticize meals as unappetizing, served cold, or lacking proper dietary support. The community offers restaurant-style dining plus room service and multiple diet options, but reviews still show a wide range of day-to-day satisfaction.
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10 reviews mention this
Activities can feel engaging
Residents and families mention regular activities, along with occasional complaints about how they’re run.
Many reviews describe activities as happening often, including games like bingo and live performances, and some say their loved one enjoys being involved. A number of comments tie activities to the overall feel of the day-to-day experience. Others complain that activities are in “bad shape,” don’t include everyone, or feel uneven. The community offers a broad activity calendar—art, fitness programs, devotional services, educational speakers, and day trips—which aligns with why some residents feel engaged.
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6 reviews mention this
Pricing is positioned as affordable
Families describe pricing as more reasonable than alternatives.
Several reviewers explicitly mention affordability, saying the cost is more reasonable, less expensive, or allows them to choose this community. A few comments connect the price to what they received, including better care for less money in some cases. While affordability is repeatedly raised as a benefit, other reviews still criticize day-to-day care, which suggests the “value” can depend on service quality. Pricing shown for Studio and 1 Bedroom units falls well below the provided county and state comparisons.
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14 reviews mention this
Care staffing and follow-through vary
Some reviews describe insufficient staffing and problems with care follow-through.
There are positive accounts that residents receive good care, including help with rehab and reassurance about safety. But multiple reviews raise concerns about staffing levels, delayed response, and lapses in basic needs like hygiene, changing linens, and getting residents seen or transported. Some reviewers also describe medication-management problems, including diabetes-related care. On the care-services side, the community lists ambulatory care and support with bathing, dressing, diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and meal preparation—yet reviews show that delivery can be inconsistent.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Financial aid
Full kitchen
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Laundry
Outdoor common areas
Party space
Respite or short term stays offered
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (9 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Art classes
Catholic services
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Visiting Rabbi
English
Caring staff, active resident programs, and clean, spacious rooms.
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