St. James Place Nursing Care Center, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is an integral part of the St. James Place retirement community, known for providing a spectrum of care services. This facility offers primary services as a nursing home with additional offerings in assisted living and continuing care retirement communities. The center is certified by Medicare and has been a participant since April 28, 1997. With 57 current occupants, St. James Place provides a continuum of care including memory care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, pain management, continence management, and diabetes care. Residents can benefit from levels of care that gradually adapt to their changing health needs, and services include medication management and respite care. The facility provides a secured community environment for residents requiring memory care, along with support such as resident and family counseling and clubs and community engagement opportunities. For lifestyle comforts, the center houses a barber/beauty salon and offers amenities like yoga sessions. Affiliation with Saint Louis University Hospital ensures access to specialized medical support when needed.

Transportation services at St. James Place Nursing Care Center cater to both medical and non-medical needs of the residents. Complimentary transportation is available, facilitating easy access to medical appointments and community outings. Additional transportation needs are met at cost, ensuring residents can maintain social connections and attend appointments without logistical concerns. The availability of these services supports the overall mission of the facility to provide comprehensive care and promote independence among its residents.

Reviews of St. James Place reflect variability in experiences, emphasizing differing perceptions of care quality and staff interactions. Some residents and families have raised concerns about the adequacy of care for those with higher needs, mentioning incidents like falls and communication gaps on medical conditions. There have been particular grievances about decisions to rent skilled nursing beds to outsiders, affecting the availability for long-term residents. In contrast, others express satisfaction with the friendly environment and attentive care provided by professional staff, describing the community as welcoming and homely, particularly for residents not requiring critical care. While some facilities are noted as outdated, the center maintains cleanliness, and efforts during the pandemic were appreciated by some families. This mixed feedback suggests that resident experiences can vary significantly depending on individual health circumstances and specific areas within the facility.

Costs at this community start at $4,724 and range up to $5,272. The average price in the community is $4,998, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,947. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.