Southside Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Baton Rouge, LA
Southside Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Baton Rouge, LA
Operating for 37 years, bringing long-term experience to its care, Southside Gardens is an assisted living community on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It’s set in a single-story building and offers both one- and two-bedroom housing options, giving residents and their families flexibility in choosing their living space.
The neighborhood scores 67 for walkability, meaning occupants can run some errands on foot, while most outings involve a short drive, a setting best for those who cherish independence and convenient access to local services.
For families exploring Southside Gardens as an option, touring in person would give you a clear sense of the community’s daily environment, room layouts, and existing amenities. Talking with the community directly can help you understand its staffing model, meal plans, specialized services, and acceptance of different payment types like Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.
37 years in operation Rank #24 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 92 homes in Louisiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #42 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Staffing
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ContactMr. Mark D. Calvit, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Total Employees
50
Full-Time Employees
50
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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4.3 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Southside Gardens | AL IL RC | Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins) | - | Yes |
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Southside Gardens is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Gardens
What neighborhood is Southside Gardens in?
Southside Gardens is in the Highlands/Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge.
Is Southside Gardens in a walkable area?
Southside Gardens has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Southside Gardens been in business?
Southside Gardens has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Southside Gardens?
Yes, Southside Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Southside Gardens?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Southside Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Southside Gardens?
Southside Gardens is located at 4604 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
What is the phone number of Southside Gardens?
(225) 910-6018 will put you in contact with the team at Southside Gardens.
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