St. Francis Villa Assisted Living

St. Francis Villa Assisted Living

Overview of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living

Make every moment count at St. Francis Villa Assisted Living, a distinct, locally-owned and managed community in River Ridge, LA, offering assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents receive the highest quality of care for their unique needs 24/7. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community also welcomes pets to ease residents’ loneliness.

Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy chef-prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences.  With its decades of experience in caring, alongside state-of-the-art amenities, residents can rest assured of living a blissful retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 65 Rank #132 / 171Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 171 homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #61 / 246Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 246 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
License LevelLevel 3-Assisted Living
License Number5391

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJOHN S RIVE JR (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Contact Information

Fax504-738-9870

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Parking Available

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from River Ridge's city center to St. Francis Villa Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Designated contact person from state licensing or disclosure records, when provided.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Williamsburg Senior Living Community
AL
IL
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
163
Facility 163
LA AVG 105
Rank #13 / 171
No
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 40
Rank #17 / 246
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheri Strickland
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 25
Rank #15 / 75
A+
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Orleans (Mid-City)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 105
Rank #81 / 171
No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 40
Rank #4 / 246
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
50
Facility 50
LA AVG 25
Rank #2 / 75
A+
Brookdale Lake Charles
AL
MC
Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 105
Rank #101 / 171
Yes
51
Facility 51
LA AVG 40
Rank #61 / 246
SuiteTONYA LANGLINAIS
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 25
Rank #4 / 75
A+
Brookdale Lafayette
AL
MC
Lafayette
96
Facility 96
LA AVG 105
Rank #108 / 171
Yes
62
Facility 62
LA AVG 40
Rank #41 / 246
StudioSARAH FORSTHOFF
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 25
Rank #11 / 75
A+
St. Francis Villa Assisted Living
AL
River Ridge
65
Facility 65
LA AVG 105
Rank #132 / 171
Yes
51
Facility 51
LA AVG 40
Rank #61 / 246
Studio / 1 Bed / Private RoomsJOHN S RIVE JR-A

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Francis Villa Assisted Living

Is St. Francis Villa Assisted Living in a walkable area?

St. Francis Villa Assisted Living has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living?

According to LA state health department records, St. Francis Villa Assisted Living's license number is 5391.

Are pets allowed at St. Francis Villa Assisted Living?

Yes, St. Francis Villa Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does St. Francis Villa Assisted Living have?

St. Francis Villa Assisted Living has 65 beds.

Are there photos of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living?

St. Francis Villa Assisted Living is located at 10411 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge, LA 70123.

What is the phone number of St. Francis Villa Assisted Living?

(504) 738-1060 will put you in contact with the team at St. Francis Villa Assisted Living.

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