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Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge

Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge is a nursing home community in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge

14333 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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4.1 from 69 reviews
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Overall Review of Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Families and residents describe attentive communication and problem-solving from staff.

A recurring theme is how responsive and approachable staff feel during day-to-day care and family check-ins. Multiple reviews highlight quick answers, thoughtful updates, and staff who handle concerns instead of brushing them off. Case managers, therapists, nurses, and admissions staff are repeatedly described as patient while explaining care and next steps. In contrast, a smaller set of reviews complains about ignored needs or slow response, especially around weekends or nursing coverage.

common 11 reviews mention this

Therapy care supports recovery

Residents and families frequently mention therapy that helps with mobility and daily functioning.

Many reviewers connect the progress they saw to rehab services such as PT, OT, and speech therapy. Several people describe improvements in mobility or strength, along with staff who tailor exercises to individual needs. Others specifically call out ongoing therapy and a coordinated plan of care that includes regular family meetings. While most reviews are positive about therapy, a few critical reviews describe gaps in care that affected medication or comfort.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Food is consistently praised

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with residents describing meals they genuinely enjoy.

Food comes up often, with multiple reviews describing it as delicious and well-regarded among residents. Several reviewers also mention kitchen staff and dietary support as friendly and attentive. The community offers restaurant-style dining and includes diabetes and special-diet dining options, which aligns with residents discussing meal quality and diet needs. A small number of reviews still report dissatisfaction with food, but overall dining feedback is strongly positive.

common 8 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep

Many residents and visitors describe a clean, well-maintained environment.

Cleanliness and maintenance are repeatedly mentioned, including praise for an odor-free, well-kept facility. Reviewers also describe a home-like feel and a building that looks modern after updates. That said, there are also complaints about strong odors and maintenance problems, alongside accounts that some personal-care routines felt inadequate. Overall, most feedback points to cleanliness as a positive part of the experience.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care gaps and weekend staffing

Some reviewers report missed needs or poor coverage, particularly around weekends.

A recurring negative theme involves inconsistent support and unmet needs, especially during weekends. One review describes a medication gap from Friday through Monday, while others report nurses being unresponsive or residents not getting timely help. There are also complaints focused on night-shift care and staff spending time on phones instead of providing assistance. While many reviews describe strong care, these concerns are significant enough that you may want to ask directly about weekend coverage, medication handling, and escalation when issues arise.

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

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (9 miles away) Baton Rouge Metropolitan (9 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

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.8 miles)
  • Golden Corral (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.3 miles)
  • Louisiana Cajun Seafood (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Daiquiri Cafe (4.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Baton Rouge 16 (1.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ochsner Health Center (1.6 miles)
  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (4.3 miles)
  • Woman's Hospital-Labor & Delivery (4.6 miles)
  • Woman's Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Centene Corporation (4.8 miles)
  • Viable Solutions (4.8 miles)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation, Hospital of Baton Rouge (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Broadmoor United Methodist Church (2.6 miles)
  • United Christian Faith Ministries (4.6 miles)
  • St George Catholic Church (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Eye Care Surgery Center (2.8 miles)
  • Dean Medical Care (3.1 miles)
  • Woodlawn Family Health (3.5 miles)
  • Louisiana Dermatology Associates (3.9 miles)
  • Williamson Eye Center (4.1 miles)
  • Associates In Plastic Surgery (4.2 miles)
  • Louisiana Endoscopy Center (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Parklawn Park (3.4 miles)
  • BREC's Baringer Road Park (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (5.5 miles)

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