
The Haven at Windermere
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Baton Rouge, LA
The Haven at Windermere
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Baton Rouge, LA
The Haven at Windermere sits at 8225 Ymca Plaza Dr in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a three-story building set up to handle more than one kind of care. Nursing home, assisted living, independent living, all under one roof, under the direction of executive director Denise Ortego. That range matters for families who’d rather not move someone again if their needs change down the line.
Private rooms are the standard accommodation at The Haven. The neighborhood itself lands at a Walk Score of 47, somewhat walkable, meaning you could probably get to a few nearby places on foot, but a car is going to do most of the work for errands and appointments.
That’s where the on-site transportation services come in. They cover the gap a so-so Walk Score leaves behind, getting residents to medical visits or wherever else they need to go. A fitness and recreation program rounds things out, giving residents a reason to move around the building day to day. Pets are welcome too, no need to give one up to live here.
With three levels of building, private rooms, and three different care types available under one roof, The Haven at Windermere reads as a community built for flexibility, the kind of place that can meet a resident where they are now and adjust as things change.
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #116 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 368 homes in Louisiana for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Denise Ortego, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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8.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Baton Rouge's city center to The Haven at Windermere's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.93 miles to nearest hospital (Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove)
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The Haven at Windermere is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Haven at Windermere
What neighborhood is The Haven at Windermere in?
The Haven at Windermere is in the Oak Hills Place neighborhood of Baton Rouge.
Is The Haven at Windermere in a walkable area?
The Haven at Windermere has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of The Haven at Windermere?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Haven at Windermere in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Haven at Windermere?
The Haven at Windermere is located at 8225 Ymca Plaza Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
What is the phone number of The Haven at Windermere?
(225) 769-9996 will put you in contact with the team at The Haven at Windermere.
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