The Best Nursing Home Communities in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

"My father is in a skilled nursing unit for rehab at Flannery Oaks Guest House. It looks like he'll probably be going back home after that because he's progressing pretty well. He's been there for almost three weeks. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everyone seems to be very helpful. They are attentive to the needs of the residents, as far as administration. Any questions or things that I've needed, they responded and assisted me with those things. The first thing I noticed when I went in was how fresh and clean things were. I took a tour of the facility. Everything was very nice. Overall, it's a good environment. They were primarily assisting him with day-to-day activities as far as getting dressed and bathing, but the main deal is he's receiving rehab for his broken shoulder. He's walking better. They're kind of keeping him active and making sure he's able to function properly once he leaves. I haven't tried any of the food. However, my dad says it's OK. His room is nice. It's just him in the room by himself, so that's comforting for him and even myself when I go in to visit. It's a nice-sized room and it seems a bit comfortable. They keep them active."

"We just had a tour of St. Clare Manor. From what I’ve seen, it seemed OK. As far as the care, I would give it four stars. "

"My husband is in Sterling Place, a nursing home in Baton Rouge. He's under hospice. He's been there for several weeks, and I haven't had any problems with them. The staff has all been very nice to me, very caring, and very concerned. They have activities, but my husband is not a participant. His dementia is very advanced now, so he's not into it. They've been remodeling since the hurricane, when they've had problems. It's been very nice. Everything I've seen there has been very nice. It's been very well-kept. For visitations, you can't really go to the rooms. You can only stay downstairs. The outdoor space has a couple of patios. I've only been on one of the patios in the courtyard. The location is close to the hospital, and it's not difficult to get to for me."

"Baton Rouge was a hospital, but I was there for therapy after surgery. I had a real good experience the first time and then I went back the second time. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. It was very clean, there was no smell, and it was very nice. The food was very good. All I did was physical therapy. They have a room where you can go do puzzles and stuff like that. I was real comfortable in my room, but it was very tiny. There's hardly any visitors. The bathroom was very nice and very accommodating. The room had a big lounge chair and a small couch that opened, and if anybody sat on the couch, even a short person, their knees would hit the hospital bed."

"When my mother was in the hospital the staff their told us that she will likely need nursing home placement. I was really skeptical and nervous about that but they provided a list of nursing homes in the area and said to go to nursing home compare on the medicare website to help me with my decision. I came across this facility and noticed that it had a 4 star rating. So, I called the facility and spoke with their staff. I told them about my concerns and they were very helpful and understanding. They went through their covid policies with us and assured us that she will be taken care of. It has almost been a year since she was admitted there but we have had no complaints and neither has my mother. I have gotten to see her almost everyday and she always tells me that she loves it there and she speaks very highly of the staff. "

"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. Just seems like they really care about the residents. It’s like a big family. Rooms are nice and you can’t beat the pricing. "

"My dad is in Harvest Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and he loves it there. It's a great place. The people are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. From the physical therapy standpoint to all of his aides, the nurses, the nurse practitioners, everyone is pleasant and helpful and keeps you informed of what's going on. The place is very clean and modern and just well-maintained inside and outside. They have a beautiful patio. He loves the food. As far as what he has to eat, he's very happy with that. I really can't say anything bad. There is a beauty salon, and barber salon. There's a beautiful outdoor area for them to go in with chairs and a table. The dining room is nice and they offer music at night and in the mornings also. There's music at different times. They play bingo and other games. I've seen an area, and it's warm and you can go sit there and you feel welcome. It's an area where you can visit with your loved one and talk and watch television."

"Sherwood manor was a beautiful facility. The facilities seemed updated and modern. I believe it was built around 2000. One of the few things that stuck out in my mind was the waterfall with the fish. The residents seemed to all have private rooms. They weren't just seperated by a little curtain like some of the other homes I'd been to before.Some people had suites with dining rooms and bedrooms in the back. The staff were there to take care of the residents. Most of the staff were kind to the residents. There were a few staff members who did not act happy.My really enjoyed the food. The cooks were excellent. They even had a dietary manager. "

"My father was the primary contact person with the facility. The main thing I remember was that a few times, my grandfather would have an issue or get in trouble with the staff, and my father would not be notified. There were instances where one of the staff persons said that he was making racist remarks, which we're fairly certain is not true. Over time, it became apparent that it was mostly that staff member he was having difficulty with - everyone else was respectful and helpful.Overall, I think that I would recommend the facility. I know that the job is difficult, and the facility was pretty nice overall - it had plenty of rooms for events, stuff like that. "

"My mother is in Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge. My family and I have been very satisfied. The staff is attentive to my mother. I think she gets good care. She seems very content and very happy there. We're overall very pleased with the facility. She's on a restricted diet because she has a swallowing difficulty, but I think with the soft food and the thick liquids, that's been fine. We're limited because of the COVID, but several years ago we had a family member there, and we were very pleased with the facility. All was very neat and tidy, and with the COVID they're taking all the precautions they need. We feel very satisfied that she's getting what she needs and we're comfortable where she is. It's very well kept, and the facility looks nice to me inside and out. For what we get, it's a very fair cost. I'm very pleased with it. We did a lot of comparison shopping because we were out-of-pocket the first few months, and then Medicaid is paying for it, but I think the cost is very good for what we get definitely. We're very satisfied with the administrative staff as well as the nursing staff."

"My uncle moved into Harvest Manor Nursing Home. They have been taking very good care of him. He's in custodial care and they're doing everything they can. He's currently in a semi-private room, but they're moving everyone to private rooms in February. It's an older facility, but there's nothing wrong with it. He seems to really enjoy the food, and he said they're very good cooks."

"The workers are very friendly, polite, and welcoming. They speak to you and greet you as you come in. This nursing home has a very fun, open, and entertaining atmosphere that will keep your loved one busy than most nursing homes that tend to be more quiet and boring. There is always a janitor cleaning on the hall when we come into visit. The workers are always present and working the floor if you need them for anything while you’re there. I really have no complaints other than the fact that they don’t go out much for outside trips to the casino, mall, etc like some nursing homes do. When I asked them about this they said that they used to do little outings but then the Coronavirus pandemic hit and that had to stop. Not sure if they plan to start back doing it or not. I’ve met mostly all of the employees there and I’m going to choose to remain anonymous. But I must say the all of workers I’ve met or talked to over the phone does an amazing job with my sister. We are unable to take care of her on our own and can’t visit as often as we like but they keep in contact with us and keep us informed of everything we need to know. I call and get little updates from the nurses every now and then. They call me for care meetings over the phone and give me a detailed report of everything going on with my sister. Feels good to sleep good at night knowing she is at a good nursing home with people who truly cares and love her. They go above and beyond to make her feel special and loved. "

"We're very pleased with Ollie Steele Burden Manor Nursing Facility, the physical therapy especially was excellent. My mother-in-law has been there since December. The staff was very good, the facility was very clean and they're very caring. We were pleased with the experience. She eats in her room, but she says that the food is very good. Physical therapy is mainly the shining star for me, it was the most outstanding. She's improved enough to go home, it's remarkable how they've helped her improve so much."

"I have actually visted this place twice as I am looking for a home for my mother with AZ. I was very impressed with how clean the place is and how the staff is very attune to the guests that live there. Three times guests have asked whomever I was speaking too questions and each time the staff assisted the guest before me. I was impressed because it shows how much they pay attention to their guests. "