The Blake at The Grove is beautiful, but there is lots of construction going on. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I am very much impressed with them. The dining area is excellent. The place is brand new; it has only been open for about ten months. There is a theater, a swimming pool, and indoor heated pool, almost like a sauna, which is very nice. There is also a nice bar and an exercise room that's well stocked. I'm very impressed with The Blake at The Grove. When I saw it, I knew that that was the place for me. The staff was wonderful. I had a lot of interactions with the man who heads the organization. He showed me around quite a bit. The food was excellent too.
The Blake at the Grove
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
13 Reviews
9511 Creekview Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of The Blake at the Grove
Assisted Living Reviews for The Blake at the Grove
August 31, 2018
I visited this facility
July 04, 2018
I visited this facility
The Blake was very nice and beautiful but big, and it would be a far walk for my dad. The rooms were beautiful, the dining room was nice, and they had a home health physical therapy office in the building.
January 12, 2018
I visited this facility
The Blake at The Grove's apartments were absolutely wonderful and modern. I met one director, who was a very nice lady, very comforting, and very inviting. It looked good and was in a nice area. They had all the same amenities as the other places we visited.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
I liked The Blake at The Grove a lot. It was brand new and beautiful. They had all kinds of amenities, and I was so impressed. They had fine dining, movies, transportation, physical therapists on site, a doctor or a nurse 24/7 on site, transportation for medical appointments, and scheduled outings and shopping.
Independent Living Reviews for The Blake at the Grove
September 06, 2021
I visited this facility
We visited The Blake at the Grove, and it was a good experience. It was my first choice of places. We had a great person. She was new. She wasn't as knowledgeable as the other people, but she did a good job.
It's new, so everything was new inside of it. It was very quiet. That's what I liked about it, but it wasn't the best suit for us. They're great, super modern, and well kept. They are nice. We were offered to have lunch there, but we didn't eat.
August 22, 2021
I visited this facility
The Blake at the Grove facility didn't offer an apartment like when you wanted to live independently. My dad was looking for something where he can go in and out, rather than go with a dormitory-style of living. But it was nothing like that. The staff was very professional. The facility was updated and everything was new-looking. They have a library, three meals a day, and laundry.
August 20, 2021
I visited this facility
We chose The Blake at the Grove because it's fairly new. It has things that other facilities did not have, such as a heated swimming pool (which is only four feet deep). They have water aerobics a couple times a week, and a full fitness center with weights, bicycles, walkers, treadmills, and all kinds of equipment. They have three meals a day. We've eaten there, and they were good. All the residents and the staff were very, very friendly and would speak to you. I've not seen one frown on any resident's face, and I've been there now about four times. I had lunch with them and whatnot, and we were very pleased with it.
They have a washer and dryer in the unit. They have studios and one-bedrooms, but we chose the two-bedroom-two-bath. It has a library, a fitness center with all kinds of equipment, a heated pool for water aerobics or swimming, and a big courtyard that has an outside walking path. The staff members were very nice and very helpful. The food was very good. You have a choice of two entrées. Like any large facility, it has long hallways, but it also has three elevators, so that makes getting around easier.
October 02, 2018
I visited this facility
The overall tour of The Blake at The Grove was wonderful. The man was very nice and showed us everything. It's a big place. They had whirlpools, exercise rooms, and equipment. It's fairly new. The prices were good, too. The move-in fee was $3,000, but they were going to wave that as an incentive. The prices were very comparable with the others. It's not located in the middle of the city but was near a huge shopping center, which is good and bad. The facilities were great. I saw the cafeteria and the dining hall. It's restaurant style where you sit down and you have a menu and you order. There were several entrees every day and I was impressed with that. It's well planned.
February 13, 2018
I visited this facility
The Blake at The Grove was top notch but very expensive and there weren't any vacancies. They had a very nice workout area, an outdoors swimming pool, a bar, and grounds. It's a new place that's only been open about six months. You can have 30 meals a month for either lunch or dinner. Each of the apartments had their own full kitchen with top-notch appliances, etc. It's really nice, and I could live there easily if I could afford it.
October 06, 2017
I am/was a resident of this facility
The Blake at The Grove is beautiful and very upscale. The wait in the dining room is a little long, which is what they have to improve on. Overall, I would say it's a nice place. They have a beautiful courtyard with a beautiful pool. They have exercises, art classes, bingo, and outings, like to restaurants. I do not have any regrets having moved here. The staff is great, and the food is good. They have a crew that cleans the apartment once a week, and when they come and clean my apartment, they do a good job. However, I've been waiting all day today, and they haven't come.
September 20, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom has living at The Blake at The Grove. It's a new community, and we were one of the first runs to be in it. It is not full by any means yet, but so far, it is working pretty good. It's beautiful. It's great and the staff is good. They have a bus that takes them to different places, to doctor's appointments, and pleasure trips, as well within a certain radius in the community. There is a pool and a workout room. They're going to have a hair salon; that's up and coming.
August 29, 2017
I visited this facility
I went to The Blake at The Grove once just before it opened. It's brand new and it's very nice. They have restaurants. I'm going back in November or December to see it again after they have people in there, and I know someone that will be moving in. The one thing I liked about it was the two meals a day that they provide. Breakfast is mandatory, but you get your choice daily of either lunch or dinner. In most places, you have the choice of breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner for your two meals. Here, if you go to breakfast and you go to lunch, those are your two meals, then you would have to pay for the third or eat in your room or go out. If you didn't go to lunch and you went for dinner, that was your second meal, which I liked. They didn't make you commit. I go to lunch with friends and I don't want to be committed to have my second meal there for lunch every day. That's the way it was when I went there in the middle of July (unless they made changes). They have a pool, a workout room, a cinema, and a bar where you can go and have a glass of wine or a drink before you have dinner. They have a meeting room, a chapel, and a beauty salon. My impressions were very good, but after it's open and running, you never know. You have four 1-bedroom options and two 2-bedroom options for the independent living. I liked that they have a washer and dryer in each room. They also have full housekeeping once a week. They strip your bed, but won't remake it. You wash your own clothes, but if you want them to wash it, that's extra. They had full utilities available, like the phone and cable, and they pay all that. The director and the assistant director were very friendly.
Provider Response
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us. We are open and we welcome you back to have lunch during your next visit.
Memory Care Reviews for The Blake at the Grove
February 23, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The Blake is amazing and they're absolutely fantastic. My mom is a current resident there. The staff is awesome, and I highly recommend them. The place is very clean, organized, and very on top of who needs what. They communicate with me extremely frequently about everything that she needs. It is beautiful, it's like a mansion, and it is gorgeous. The food looks amazing.
Questions about The Blake at the Grove
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
We are required to meet state regulations for dementia care training. This is ongoing and done upon hiring and routinely after they're hired for their position.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Blake at the Grove. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Average age is 82. They enjoy onsite entertainment, outings, volunteer groups, church service, crafts, puzzles, exercise and the watching movies in our theatre room
What programs or activities does The Blake at the Grove offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Exercise in our gym, pool or hot tub, enjoy spiritual groups and onsite activities, music, and brain games
What places are near The Blake at the Grove or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Mall of Louisiana, AMC Movie theatre, Dick Sporting Goods, Woodhouse Spa
What transportation services does The Blake at the Grove offer to assisted living residents?
We offer a multi passenger van with wheelchair lift accommodations
What makes the chef or dining program at The Blake at the Grove exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Chef has years of experience, he has created a culinary council to discuss dining suggestions and concerns of our residents. Monthly the chef provides a special feature meal outside of the daily menu offered.
What safety features or security measures does The Blake at the Grove offer to assisted living residents?
We have 24-hour caregivers on-site and 24-hour concierge as well
How does The Blake at the Grove keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We use email, posted memos/flyers and our concierge desk has posted memos as well. We send actual vides of onsite activities via email to our families.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Blake at the Grove during daytime and nighttime hours?
Staffing is based on our census and acuity of our residents. WE have staff in our community 24/7 both licensed Nurses and Personal Care Attendants. We provide separate staff for Assisted Living and Memory Care
If The Blake at the Grove accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Dogs and cats are allowed in resident suites and the exterior of our building, sidewalks and walking paths
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff is routinely trained by our Relias training software along with monthly staff inservices. Our staff meet all state requirements for training and safety prior to working within our community. The training is ongoing
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Blake at the Grove. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our Independent Living residents enjoy a worry free lifestyle. The average age is 78
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Mall of Louisiana, BREC Walking Path, Dick Sporting Goods, Nordstrom shopping Center, Near LSU and BREC Highland Road Observatory
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Blake at the Grove has organized?
Local restaurants (fine to casual dining, churches, evening art events downtown, shopping, senior groups/senior centers
What transportation services does The Blake at the Grove offer to independent living residents?
Multi passenger vehicle transportation
What makes the chef or dining program at The Blake at the Grove exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Our Chef has years of experience, he has created a culinary council to discuss dining suggestions and concerns of our residents. Monthly he provides a feature meal outside of the daily menu offered. Our Independent Living residents can dine in their main dining room or in the Bistro. The Bistro is sports bar atmosphere with a full service bar and small plate options. Our daily menu consist of chefs feature for lunch and dinner and the daily menu with more than 6 options
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Bistro Bar, rear covered patios, lounges and lobbies on all floor, theatre room and large activity room spaces on 1st and 2nd floor
What safety features or security measures does The Blake at the Grove offer to independent living residents?
onsite security for the entire community
If The Blake at the Grove accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Dogs are allowed in resident suites only and the exterior of our building around the sidewalks and walking paths
Does The Blake at the Grove work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
All our nurses and personal care attendants are Blake employees.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Our staffing is based on census and acuity. Our nurses and personal care attendants work 24/7. Each area has designated personal care attendants for either Assisted Living or Memory Care
What safety features or security measures does The Blake at the Grove provide to protect residents who wander?
We have a secure memory care neighborhood within our Assisted Living
What programs or activities does The Blake at the Grove offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our memory care staff engage with residents through a walk with me through tomorrow programming format. When a resident moves into our community, we have the family complete a activity assessment of current and former interest of the resident. Our Memory Care Director takes that information and creates meaningful days by engaging the resident in things of current and former interest either in large or small groups based on what they can tolerate. This is constantly changing to match the changing needs of our residents.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Director of Wellness does all routine wellness assessments of our residents and communicates changes with family and physician. This assessment determines their level of care.
What techniques does The Blake at the Grove use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We offer adaptive dining for residents based on their ability to feed themselves, swallowing precautions and need of cues. THis is heavily monitored by physician, nursing and Director of Dining
How does The Blake at the Grove keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our Director of Wellness and Executive Director schedules routine family meeting to keep the family informed on the needs of the residents.
Describe the neighborhood around The Blake at the Grove. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
the Blake at the Grove sits within the Grove Development. It's mixed with high end apartments and small office spaces for lease within those apartment complexes.
Is The Blake at the Grove affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
The Blake at The Grove will send residents to the nearest hospital for emergency services. No affiliation to any local hospital
Costs for The Blake at the Grove
Services and Amenities of The Blake at the Grove
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: No
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 213
- Respite Care
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
Licenses
- State Licenses: 2203783426
Costs
About The Blake at the Grove
Strategically located in the new 118-acre Grove community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Blake at The Grove will offer an experience unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an independent, assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home. Give us a call to hear more about the many customized experiences we can offer. The Blake will provide an atmosphere of social interaction and life enrichment, with just the right amount of support.
ASSISTED LIVING
Our model features customized care for every resident, developed with the resident, family members, and medical professionals. We value transparency and welcome residents’ families and support network to visit and stay involved with the care program. With this approach, your loved one’s specific needs are attended to more effectively than at other communities or in a private home setting.
MEMORY CARE
If someone in your life is struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you understand the challenges for both the sufferer and their loved ones. So do we. We provide a calming, low-stress environment for older adults with moderate to severe memory impairments. Here, residents have their own dining room, spacious living areas, a secure landscaped courtyard and, of course, unmatched attention and support.
Other Programs & Services
- Dining and Nutritional Standards – Chef-prepared menus change daily and special dietary needs can be accommodated.
- Physical and Occupational Therapy – Residents have the benefits of professional therapists and modern, senior-specific equipment.
- Salon and Massage Therapy Services.
- Activity and Social Programs – Socialization is crucial to a rewarding life. Residents have opportunities for both organized and informal interaction.
- Short-Term Stays – We offer special rates for families in need of respite care.
Expect a higher level of quality care.
Visit The Blake at The Grove Community and immediately you’ll notice a difference. Outdoors, landscaping and courtyards are lush and neatly maintained. Inside, private and semi-private rooms are spacious, cheerful and bright.
Our care philosophy puts a high priority on hospitality and personal attention – for both residents and family. That person-centric approach is intentional, and it’s part of what separates your experience at The Blake.
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