The Haven at Windermere
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Baton Rouge, LA

The Haven at Windermere

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Baton Rouge, LA

Overview of The Haven at Windermere

The Haven at Windermere combines three levels of senior care: nursing home, assisted living, and independent living, in one place at 8225 YMCA Plaza Drive in Baton Rouge. The three-story community houses residents in private rooms and serves the Oak Hills Place neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 47. This means some nearby services are reachable on foot, but most daily trips need transportation. The facility addresses this with on-site transportation services.

Leadership here includes executive director Denise Ortego. Staffing figures show 5.43 registered nurse hours per resident day and 25.7 total nursing hours per resident daily. As part of its lifestyle programming, the home welcomes pets and offers fitness and recreation. The neighborhood’s proximity to Ochsner Medical Complex—The Grove, just 0.93 miles away, supplies convenient access to hospital-level care nearby.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #115 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 343 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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 113
Rank #29 / 259
No
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 40
Rank #23 / 343
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheri Strickland
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 26
Rank #21 / 92
A+
Barclay House of Baton Rouge
AL
MC
Baton Rouge
126
Facility 126
LA AVG 113
Rank #100 / 259
Yes
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 40
Rank #76 / 343
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedHope Kelly-Roberson
7
Facility 7
LA AVG 26
Rank #82 / 92
A+
Sunrise at Siegen
AL
MC
Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 113
Rank #166 / 259
Yes
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 40
Rank #76 / 343
Studio / Suite / 1 BedRuth Horton, Administrator
18
Facility 18
LA AVG 26
Rank #62 / 92
A+
Sunrise of Baton Rouge
AL
HOS
MC
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
71
Facility 71
LA AVG 113
Rank #208 / 259
Yes
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 40
Rank #122 / 343
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / SuiteMichelle Scott
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 26
Rank #60 / 92
A+
The Haven at Windermere
AL
IL
Baton Rouge-Yes
47
Facility 47
LA AVG 40
Rank #115 / 343
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

The Haven at Windermere is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about The Haven at Windermere

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 pets allowed at The Haven at Windermere?

Yes, The Haven at Windermere allows residents to bring their pets.

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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