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Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA

Old Jefferson Community Care Center is a nursing home community in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA

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8340 Baringer Foreman Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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

3.6 from 110 reviews
5 stars
47
4 stars
21
3 stars
12
2 stars
6
1 stars
24

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Overall Review of Old Jefferson Community Care Center

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Care response gets mixed

Many reviews describe slow or inadequate hands-on response and follow-through.

Several residents and family members report that help was delayed after using the call system, with accounts of long waits before staff responded. Others describe care lapses such as not changing bandages, not flushing an IV port, or missing basic hygiene needs. A number of the most severe complaints also describe serious health outcomes tied to missed or insufficient attention. At the same time, some reviewers say the staff is responsive and that nursing staff and caregivers monitor residents closely when needed.

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Staff warmth is a frequent theme

Reviews frequently mention kind, compassionate staff interactions.

A substantial portion of reviews describe welcoming, friendly staff who treat residents with compassion and respect. Multiple reviewers specifically say caregivers are attentive, nurses are conscientious, and staff members understand residents well. Some also mention communication as a strength, including staying in touch about a loved one’s condition. Other reviews disagree, describing rude staff behavior and a lack of caring, which is why experiences appear inconsistent depending on the situation and staff members.

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Cleanliness earns both praise and criticism

Reviews are split on cleanliness, including mentions of odors and reports of filth.

Some reviewers praise the facility for being clean, neat, and well cared for, including comments about the overall smell and cleanliness of rooms. Others report strong negative cleanliness experiences, such as a filthy environment and odors, as well as observations of urine in shared areas. There are also reviews that call out gaps in personal-care supplies and basic hygiene routines. Because the feedback ranges from “very clean” to severe cleanliness complaints, it’s hard to treat cleanliness as uniformly consistent.

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Activities and therapy support rehab

Reviews describe therapy and activities as a meaningful part of the experience.

Several reviews highlight the therapy side of rehab, with residents receiving physical therapy and speech therapy and benefiting from a therapy program. Others mention scheduled activities and a monthly calendar, including bingo and daily options for residents to do. Some families also describe community spaces where residents can sit, watch TV, read, or spend time outdoors. A smaller set of comments also notes disappointment when activities aren’t available as expected or when residents can’t participate due to their condition.

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Dining quality varies by reviewer

Dining feedback ranges from acceptable to issues with seasoning and style.

Some reviews say the food is good, with others describing meals that can be eaten either in a dining room setting or in a resident’s room. At least a couple of reviewers mention concerns such as food being too salty or describing the dining as cafeteria-style. The community also appears to accommodate certain dietary needs in at least some form, including diabetes-related and special-restriction diets referenced in the dining details. Overall, dining is discussed more often as “okay” than as a standout.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 136 resident community capacity 136 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan (13 miles away) Baton Rouge Metropolitan (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Physicians

  • Warner Orthopedics & Wellness: Meredith Warner, MD (0.7 miles)
  • Physician's Tower (1.3 miles)
  • The Pediatric Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Woodlawn Family Health (2.2 miles)
  • Dean Medical Care (2.5 miles)
  • CORE Comprehensive Occupational Resources (3 miles)
  • Core Health Family Walk-in Clinic (3 miles)

Parks

  • BREC's Baringer Road Park (0.7 miles)
  • Parklawn Park (2.5 miles)
  • Highland Road Park (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nenes Catering (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Ruffino's (1.5 miles)
  • Las Palmas (1.7 miles)
  • Jones Creek Cafe & Oyster Bar (2.3 miles)
  • Louisiana Cajun Seafood (2.4 miles)
  • City Cafe (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Reve Coffee Lab (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • la Madeleine (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Woman's Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Woman's Hospital-Labor & Delivery (1.4 miles)
  • Viable Solutions (3 miles)
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Ochsner Health Center (4.8 miles)
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Children’s Hospital (5 miles)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation, Hospital of Baton Rouge (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St George Catholic Church (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Baton Rouge 16 (4.6 miles)

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