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St. Francis Villa Assisted Living in River Ridge, LA

St. Francis Villa Assisted Living is an assisted living community in River Ridge, LA.

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St. Francis Villa Assisted Living in River Ridge, LA

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  • Interior

    A joyful gathering of seniors sharing a meal and laughter at a dining table.
  • Outdoors

    A beautifully landscaped garden surrounding a charming building.
  • Decor

    A vibrant display of food and decorations for a festive celebration.
  • Building

    The welcoming entrance of a charming home with decorative plants.
  • Dining

    A group of seniors enjoying a meal together at a restaurant.
  • Landscaping

    A lush plant with vibrant red flowers amidst greenery, set against a backdrop of buildings.
  • Outdoor

    A cheerful group enjoying a sunny day on the porch.
  • Nature

    A joyful moment on the porch, where generations come together to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
  • Wheelchair

    A joyful moment at a festive gathering, featuring elegantly dressed guests enjoying the celebration.

10411 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123

To contact a resident: (504) 738-1060

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

4.7 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff feels kind and attentive

Staff friendliness and attentiveness come up repeatedly in residents’ experiences.

Many reviews describe warm, respectful caregivers and a team that treats residents like family. Families also mention staying informed and having an accessible administration when they had questions or needs. Overall, residents and visitors frequently connect the day-to-day comfort they felt to the way staff interacted with them.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining is a highlight

Restaurant-style dining and meals prepared with care are a standout in reviews.

Residents and families point to the quality of the meals and describe a dining experience served in the community dining room. Several reviewers mention a chef-led approach, including nicely presented meals and special-occasion favorites. The community also offers meals with special dietary restrictions and diabetes-focused dining support, which aligns with what families emphasize about food.

  • A group of seniors enjoying a meal together at a restaurant.
  • A joyful gathering of seniors sharing a meal and laughter at a dining table.
  • A vibrant display of food and decorations for a festive celebration.
common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents involved

On-site activities and regular schedules help residents stay engaged.

Reviews commonly describe a steady mix of planned daily activities, events, and celebrations throughout the week. Families mention residents joining in on group activities such as exercise, crafts, and musical or themed gatherings. The community also offers fitness programs and resident-run or community-sponsored activities, matching the way residents describe time being filled in a consistent way.

common 7 reviews mention this

Care focuses on daily support

Residents receive hands-on daily assistance and help managing health routines.

Multiple reviews describe caregivers supporting daily needs with dignity, patience, and respect. Families also mention medication management and staff oversight of routine medical needs as part of why care felt reliable. The community offers assistance with activities of daily living, transfers, bathing, and dressing, which fits the way residents and families talk about practical support.

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Features

Housing

  • 65 resident community capacity 65 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Orleans International (3 miles away) New Orleans International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Fred's Express (1.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Bayou Ophthalmic Instruments (2 miles)
  • LCMC Health Children's Hospital New Orleans Pediatrics Tulane (3.2 miles)
  • Fertility Institute of New Orleans (3.2 miles)
  • Lakeside Children's Clinic (3.3 miles)
  • Allied Adult & Child Clinic (3.9 miles)
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services – Metairie Veterans (3.9 miles)
  • Eye Surgery Center Of Louisiana (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Elmwood Palace 2 (2 miles)
  • AMC Clearview Palace 12 (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.7 miles)
  • Waffle House (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Rental Car Parking Garage (2.6 miles)
  • Rental Car Center (2.6 miles)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (2.7 miles)
  • TSA Security Checkpoint (2.8 miles)
  • Ride Share Pick Up (2.8 miles)
  • Main Terminal (2.8 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • CafĂ© du Monde (2.8 miles)
  • Corner Cafe (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Cafe Du Monde (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Grounded Coffee Cafe (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tulane - Lakeside Hospital (3.2 miles)
  • Ochsner Medical Center, International Department, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3.9 miles)
  • Fmc Dialysis Services (4.2 miles)
  • The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center (4.8 miles)
  • Children's Hospital (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Wentwood Playground (4.6 miles)
  • Avondale Playground (5 miles)
  • Kenner City Park Pavilion (5.4 miles)
  • The Fly (6.2 miles)
  • Pig Newton Park (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Divine Mercy Parish Saint (6 miles)

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