
Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
Reviews of Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living Reviews for Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
February 12, 2019
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July 04, 2018
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December 21, 2015
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October 11, 2012
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Independent Living Reviews for Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
October 04, 2020
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July 26, 2018
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August 21, 2017
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October 13, 2016
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December 02, 2015
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Questions about Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents ages range from 75-100 years young!
What programs or activities does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our activities ranging from Memory Jogs, to Ring Tossing, Exercise, Entertainment, Special Events, Art, Crafts, Community Rides and more.
What places are near Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are located on 5acres of land and our residents are welcome to stroll on the grounds.
What transportation services does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center offer to assisted living residents?
We have a bus that takes residents to doctor appointments and outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We are fortunate to have Chef Celeste and her very talented team, to prepare our delicious meals. We offer traditional home style cooking daily. Breakfast is at 8am, lunch is served at 12pm, and dinner at 5pm.
What safety features or security measures does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center offer to assisted living residents?
We have cameras on our property, on our floors and our receptionist front desk faces the entry way.
How does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We provide direct communication with the family members and/or the Power of Attorney. We will notify you through a phone, a face to face meeting, email, text whichever is your preferred mode of communication.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center during daytime and nighttime hours?
We take pride in offering 2:8 staffing ratio.
If Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
As much as we love four legged friends, for the safety of all residents we do not allow pets in our facility.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
The staff receives monthly training on various subjects including care, newest trends, updates on the law and much more.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our Independent Living residents range from 55 to 101. They enjoy our exercise class, our water aerobics in the summer time, our activities to various restaurants and events.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We're located in the heart of South Baton Rouge home of the LSU Fighting Tigers! The best restaurants are located within a couple of miles from our property.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center has organized?
We have had trips to the Burden Botanical Gardens to celebrate National Arbor Day. We just went for lunch to the Olive Garden and coming up we have a Lunch & Shop trip to The Royal Standard. We also attend LSU games and events.
What transportation services does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center offer to independent living residents?
We offer a bus that will take you shopping, to the doctor and to group outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our Chef Celeste is a local legend! She develops the meals and along with her talented team they offer traditional meals. For example, on Mondays, she will offer Red Beans Rice & Sausage. For our residents, who do not wish to have that meal, she offers chicken cordon bleu, or chicken with mushrooms, rice
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
We have a centrally located, well-appointed living room where our residents gather to watch tv and movies. We also have an activities room for presentations, arts and crafts and get together events.
What safety features or security measures does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center offer to independent living residents?
We offer staff 24-7 on property as well as cameras throughout our property.
If Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept dogs and cats up to 40lbs. We have designated outdoors areas for our furry friends to enjoy around our property.
Does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We offer Health Plus medical assistance and it is located on our property. The cost is $350 per month payable directly to HealthPlus.
What safety features or security measures does Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center provide to protect residents who wander?
Our staff is focused on the resident and we ensure that they do not live the premises. However, we must state that we are not a lock down facility.
Costs for Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Services and Amenities of Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3800/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $2150/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Offer Companion Suites
- Housing Extra: 48 Capacity
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Pool
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Technology Extra: Emergency Intercom System
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Technology Class
Guest services
- Guest Parking
Diet
- Special Diets
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 138
- Staff Patient Ratio: Yes
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Range Of Services Extra: Podiatric Care
Types of care
- Exercise
- Memory Care
- Meal Preparation
Licenses
- State Licenses: 5683
About Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
Southside Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living Center is senior living at its best! SSG is family owned and operated, we have been known as “The Next Best Place to Home” for over 20 years. We are conveniently located near the interstate, great shopping areas and wonderful restaurants. We are also accessible to the best medical facilities in the city. Southside Gardens offers a beautiful community with comfortable, spacious, affordable apartments surrounded by winding pathways and beautiful gardens.
Your Personal Garden Oasis
Our independent living garden apartments are situated on five beautifully landscaped acres. Each is located on the ground floor with its own porch and fully equipped kitchen. In addition, we have a swimming pool where we offer water aerobics during the summer, and exercise classes year round.
For those needing more care:
Southside Gardens offers a beautiful community of comfortable apartments for those needing supervision and assistance with daily activities. Our professional staff has been carefully trained to give the best care and service to our residents. We provide the very best resident/staff ratio of any other assisted living community in the region. Our Care Plans give the resident the highest level of assistance at the most affordable cost.
Why Choose Us?
Southside Gardens Assisted Living is an active member of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association.
We are located in the heart of the city, with extremely easy access from Interstate 10. Our community is less than ½ mile from Southdowns Fire Station, providing excellent response time for any emergencies. Also, convenient shopping and wonderful restaurants are nearby.
Southside Gardens Assisted Living does not require any lease! We are the only community that offers this, without a monthly rental increase. Southside Gardens Assisted Living also offers extra temporary assistance should your loved one become ill. We do not charge any additional fees within the month for this. Specialists from the Our Lady of the Lake Senior Care Center see residents needing medical attention every other Friday. We have the personal touch…we are truly one big happy family.
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