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St James House Of Baytown

St James House Of Baytown is an independent living community in Baytown, TX.

Information last verified: April 15, 2026

5800 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77520

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

3.8 from 41 reviews

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Overall Review of St James House Of Baytown

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Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring, attentive, and friendly.

A large share of reviewers praise the staff for being genuinely caring and helpful, including nursing staff, aides, and office teams. Several families say they felt supported and that communication kept them in the loop about progress and needs. Even when reviews mention other concerns, they often still single out individual caregivers for compassionate interactions.

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Clean facility and daily care

Multiple reviewers mention the facility is clean and residents are well cared for.

Reviewers describe the building and surroundings as clean, including comparisons to other places they visited or used. At the same time, some residents’ families say staff interactions are patient and respectful, which they tie to day-to-day care quality.

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Communication keeps families updated

Families consistently mention being kept informed about care updates.

Several reviewers say the office and nursing teams called them, updated them on progress, and responded to concerns during the stay. Others add that they received timely information about issues and injuries as they came up. A smaller set of reviews contradict this by describing missed calls and unanswered phones during emergencies.

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Safety, respect, and accountability concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about injuries, neglect, and staff accountability.

Multiple negative reviews describe incidents involving injuries, unclear accountability after harm, and concerns about inadequate supervision, including residents being left in unsafe conditions. Others mention theft of personal items and a lack of follow-up after reporting problems. While some reviewers still praise nursing staff or individual caregivers, these accounts emphasize breakdowns in management actions and communication during critical events.

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Hospice and skilled nursing experiences vary

Reviews reflect both strong hospice and skilled-nursing outcomes, and also management-level problems.

Several families describe positive outcomes during hospice or skilled nursing, including feeling confident in one-on-one nursing and saying their loved one was doing better or handled transitions well. Others describe more difficult experiences, including challenges during dementia-related episodes and repeated hospitalizations. Taken together, reviews suggest that caregiving can be viewed positively, while overall processes and oversight may be a major differentiator between families’ experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

105 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

William P X (17 miles away)
George Bush Intercontinental (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Baytown Nature Center (1.2 miles)
Jenkins Park (5.4 miles)
Gene Green Beltway 8 Park (8.9 miles)
Newport M.U.D Port O Call Park (10.7 miles)
Mont Belvieu City Park (11.6 miles)

Restaurants

Antonio's Italian Grill & Seafood (2.4 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
Nara Thai Dining - Baytown (3 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (3.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
Luby's (3.1 miles)
Monument Inn (3.2 miles)

Physicians

Dr Shahina Ali, MD (2.8 miles)
Asad Dr - Asad Abbas Abbas MD (2.8 miles)
Houston Rheumatology Center (2.8 miles)
Amir A Rasheed MD (2.8 miles)
Texas Behavioral Health of Baytown (2.8 miles)
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (2.8 miles)
Mohamed S Ahmed (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

Houston Methodist Hospital (2.9 miles)
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital-Alexander Campus (5.2 miles)
Kindred Hospital-East Houston (5.2 miles)
Comdet Design (7.8 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3 miles)
Sycamore Grounds Coffee House (10.4 miles)
Starbucks (10.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Target Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Southside Pharmacy 10 (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

First United Methodist Church of La Porte (9 miles)
Churches United In Caring (9.6 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (9.8 miles)
Memorial Baptist Church SBC of Pasadena (10.5 miles)

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