The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

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Williamsburg Senior Living Community

Provides: Assisted Living
5445 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
"Our tour at Williamsburg was excellent. In fact, had my father not passed away, we would have moved my parents there. The food was very good. We found nothing about Williamsburg to be..." More

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Caring Star 2016

Sunrise of Baton Rouge

Provides: Assisted Living
8502 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
"Sunrise of Baton Rouge was my favorite. It's not as new as the other one we visited, but I found it to be much more homey. It would've been a much better fit for my father and that's probably where..." More

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Sunrise at Siegen

Provides: Assisted Living
9351 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
"Sunrise at Siegen is very clean. They're very informative and very nice about the whole process. They help you through it, step by step, and tell you what you need to move your family member almost..." More

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Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center

Provides: Assisted Living
4604 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
"My 99 year old mother has been at Southside Assisted Living for several years and frequently tells me, unsolicited, how comfortable, happy, safe, and well cared for she feels - The food is good -..." More

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Garden View Assisted Living Baton Rouge

Provides: Assisted Living
3130 Jones Creek Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
"I did a tour of Garden View Assisted Living - Baton Rouge. I liked everything about it. It was good, but my mom just liked the other one better. The staff members were very understanding and..." More

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Caring Star 2022

The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

Provides: Assisted Living
9511 Creekview Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
"For my mother, The Claiborne at Baton Rouge is the one that seemed to fit the best. I like the room sizes that have separate living and bedroom spaces. I like the fact that it was clean and..." More

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Magnolia Brook on Siegen

Provides: Assisted Living
9394 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
"The people at Magnolia Brook on Siegen met us at the front door and gave us a tour through the whole place. We went right after lunch, so we were able to speak and say hello to several residents...." More

Caring Star 2013

St James Place

Provides: Assisted Living
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
"My parents lived in St. James for quite a few years, my dad is still there. The place is pretty ideal for where to live in retirement, very good facility with many opportunities for a pleasant..." More

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Fidelis King Richard

Provides: Assisted Living
11710 King Richard Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
"Small Setting, Big Difference, 24 Hour Care Fidelis Residential Care Homes are the caring alternative to nursing homes. We provide high-quality assisted living senior care through close..." More

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Claiborne at Shoe Creek

Provides: Assisted Living
9750 Couret Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
"Claiborne at Shoe Creek was beautiful. It seemed like they have a really great place, but it was large, and my father has dementia and we're afraid that he would get lost there, plus it's a little..." More

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Oakwood Village Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
4400 McHugh Road, Zachary, LA 70791
"Oakwood Village Assisted Living looked like a much newer facility. When we were there, they were having lunch and it smelled good. The rooms didn't have any carpet in them, which we thought was..." More

Holly Court Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
8585 Summa Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
"Amber Terrace was a nice living facility. It’s somewhat close to my hous -- just a hop off the interstate. The only room I looked at was a studio, and it was fine. " More

Villa Care, Inc.

Provides: Assisted Living
2624 Toulon Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
"The grounds were well-kept and it didn't smell like other homes for the elderly that I'd been in. The staff was nice and escorted me to the friend I visited when she had moved or was outside of her..." More

The Haven at Windermere

Provides: Assisted Living
8225 YMCA Plaza Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
"As an experienced RN.BSN in end of life care I can assure you The Haven is excellent Caring staff, great food, excellent safety. THEY REALLY CARE FOR THEIR RESIDENTS " More

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Fidelis Care V

Provides: Assisted Living
6543 East Achord Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
"Fidelis House is a hidden gem. After much anguish with 2 other reputable, larger format "assisted living" / "memory care" facilities, we searched long and hard for the right solution for what we..." More

Colonial Care Retirement Center

Provides: Assisted Living
14686 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
"The building is old but the care is 2nd to none. I spoke with the Director and he is the most caring person I have met. Activities, games, outing, they have it all. Staff is very nice and helpful...." More

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The Care Center

Provides: Assisted Living
11188 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
"My visit to The Care Center was pleasant. I visited this facility because my mother-in-law lived here before she passed on. She was no longer able to live alone in her apartment, so our family..." More

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The Cottage at Broadmoor

Provides: Assisted Living
9312 Meredith Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
"Beautifully landscaped courtyard and private grounds, complete with recreational area for relaxing & socializing. Secured & gated, providing residents with safety & security. Licensure..." More

Harmony Center Inc. - Harmony Transit...

Provides: Assisted Living
4914 McClelland Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Maison Des Ami

Provides: Assisted Living
1050 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

River Oaks Estate

Provides: Assisted Living
9475 Petit Road, Baker, LA 70714

True Faith Services

Provides: Assisted Living
1898 Erlanger Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Fidelis Care III

Provides: Assisted Living
1732 Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
"Fidelis Residential Care Homes is owned and operated by two Registered Nurses with over 35 years of ER and Senior Care experience. It was formed to provide affordable, safe, and comfortable living..." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in East Baton Rouge Parish

    East Baton Rouge Parish contains the state capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, as well as the cities of Zachary, Central and Baker, making it a regional hub for culture and activities that appeal to active seniors. The parish is home to over 446,000 residents, and 13.7 percent of those are age 65 and older.

    This sizable senior population is served by 19 assisted living communities, which are known as Adult Residential Care Providers (ARCPs) in the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health regulates ARCPs and categorizes them into four types based on the style of accommodations, number of residents served and how much care those residents need.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in East Baton Rouge Parish

    • East Baton Rouge Parish tends to have mild winters and hot, humid summers, so seniors who enjoy the outdoors can remain active throughout the year as long as they limit summer activity to the coolest parts of the day. The subtropical climate produces plenty of rain, but few, if any, days that reach below freezing temperature each year. 
    • Air quality in East Baton Rouge Parish may present a problem for seniors with respiratory illnesses or conditions. The American Lung Association gives the parish an F grade for ozone levels and a C grade for 24-hour particle pollution, although both measures have improved since the late 90s to early 2000s. 
    • Seniors interested in arts and culture have plenty to do in East Baton Rouge Parish. The parish seat, the city of Baton Rouge, has an array of museums and historical attractions for local residents of assisted living facilities to visit. Frequent local festivals and a lively local theater and musical scene provide entertainment options for seniors in the area.
    • East Baton Rouge Parish has an array of community resources for seniors, including the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, an organization that offers an assortment of services, including assistance with legal concerns, Medicaid applications and nutrition services, as well as operating 22 senior centers throughout the parish.
    • The cost of living in East Baton Rouge Parish is just 1.2 percent higher than the national average, making senior living expenses comparable to the rest of the U.S.
    • East Baton Rouge Parish is home to world-class medical facilities, including Baton Rouge General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.


    Paying for Assisted Living in East Baton Rouge Parish

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in Louisiana

    $4,398.00 Ascension Parish
    $4,347.00 East Baton Rouge Parish
    $4,000.00 Livingston Parish
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,844.00 Lafayette Parish
    $3,200.00 Tangipahoa Parish
    $2,695.00 Pike County

    Assisted Living costs in East Baton Rouge Parish start around $4,347 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

    It’s important to note that assisted living rates in East Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Baton Rouge Parish

    Louisiana Medicaid Long-Term Services, operated by the Louisiana Department of Health, may offer financial assistance for assisted living expenses to qualified seniors in East Baton Rouge parish.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.

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    More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

    While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

    • Veterans Benefits
    • Life Insurance Policy
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Reverse Mortgage

    For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.


    Free Assisted Living Resources in East Baton Rouge Parish

    East Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in East Baton Rouge Parish, please visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Baton Rouge Parish

    East Baton Rouge Parish-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Louisiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Louisiana page for more information about these laws.

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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in East Baton Rouge Parish

    • Review of Williamsburg Senior Living Community

      Williamsburg Senior Living Community was very clean and very nice. My sister had friends there. They have a dining room, and they make two meals a day, breakfast and lunch. When she first started t... Read more

      Marty
    • Review of Claiborne at Shoe Creek

      Claiborne at Shoe Creek was beautiful. It seemed like they have a really great place, but it was large, and my father has dementia and we're afraid that he would get lost there, plus it's a little ... Read more

      Janet
    • Review of Sunrise of Baton Rouge

      Sunrise of Baton Rouge was my favorite. It's not as new as the other one we visited, but I found it to be much more homey. It would've been a much better fit for my father and that's probably where... Read more

      Janet
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