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Baptist Retirement Ctr in Arcadia, LA

Baptist Retirement Ctr is an independent living community in Arcadia, LA.

Information last verified:

1355 6th St, Arcadia, LA 71001

To contact a resident: (318) 263-9581

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

3.9 from 38 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Baptist Retirement Ctr

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and friendly.

Many reviews focus on how staff treat residents and visitors, with comments about being welcomed, keeping families informed, and looking out for people day to day. Several reviewers also mention strong teamwork from caregivers and a warm, supportive feel. While some critical reviews raise serious concerns about care quality, the most frequent theme is that staff are kind and responsive in everyday interactions.

common 2 reviews mention this

Bingo and activities are praised

Activities like bingo are highlighted as a positive part of life here.

A couple of reviews specifically call out the activity program and how much residents enjoy it. One family member mentions bingo as a standout, and another review describes an activity life that residents respond to positively.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some residents report unsafe care

Some residents and families describe care problems that affected safety.

A few critical reviews describe incidents and gaps they felt should not have happened, including medication and monitoring concerns. Others describe staff not checking on a resident over a multi-hour visit and leaving equipment unaddressed, leading to family members stepping in. These reviews are serious and come alongside broader negative comments about responsiveness and follow-through.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Food and meal service are criticized in multiple reviews.

Some reviews complain about meal quality and basic needs during mealtimes, including frustration with portions and how meals are handled. Another critical review describes food as unappetizing and points to concerns about staff engagement with meal service. These negatives stand out because other reviews emphasize staff caring, but the food experience is still a recurring point of complaint among dissatisfied reviewers.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness complaints appear

A subset of reviews mention cleanliness issues.

Two reviews describe cleanliness problems, including reports of roaches and messy resident areas. There are also positive remarks about cleanliness in other reviews, but these critical comments are specific enough to be a noticeable caution point for prospective families.

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.

Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Bienville 4-D Non Support (0.2 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall (1 miles)
  • New Bethel Baptist Church (1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (2.9 miles)
  • Memorial United Methodist Church of Simsboro (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Brookshire Food & Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • New Arcadia Health Mart (0.5 miles)
  • Brookshire's Food Stores (0.6 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (16 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (16.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • RBG royal bar n grill (0.5 miles)
  • Subway (0.5 miles)
  • Country Cottage (0.5 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-A-Dilly (0.9 miles)
  • Nelson's Soul Food & C (11.6 miles)
  • GSU Campus Dining (11.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.6 miles)
  • Arcadia Airport (1.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.4 miles)

Parks

  • Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days & RV Park (2.9 miles)
  • Lake Claiborne State Park (12.4 miles)
  • Huckleberry Trails Park Ruston (14.6 miles)
  • Lincoln Parish Park (16.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (15.3 miles)
  • Railway Coffee (15.9 miles)
  • The Depot Coffee House (16.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Northside Eye Care (15.8 miles)
  • Northwood Medical Center (15.9 miles)
  • Rainbow Health Access - Children's Clinic (16.1 miles)
  • Kirton Foot Clinic (16.1 miles)
  • Health Paradigm (16.2 miles)
  • Ruston Family Medicine Center (16.2 miles)
  • Dr Rel Gray (16.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Northern Louisiana Medical Center (16.5 miles)
  • St Francis Primary Care Clinic-Ruston (16.6 miles)
  • Lincoln General Hospital (16.6 miles)
  • Allegiance Health Systems (16.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Celebrity Theatres (16.7 miles)

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