Best Assisted Living in Baton Rouge, LA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 assisted living communities in Baton Rouge, LA using LA Dept. of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in LA
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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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 79
Rank #1 / 79
No
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 42
Rank #9 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheri Strickland
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 23
Rank #8 / 44
A+
Sunrise at Siegen
AL
MC
Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 79
Rank #23 / 79
Yes
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 42
Rank #27 / 111
Studio / Suite / 1 BedRuth Horton, Administrator
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 23
Rank #27 / 44
A+
Barclay House of Baton Rouge
AL
MC
Baton Rouge
126
Facility 126
LA AVG 79
Rank #10 / 79
Yes
55
Facility 55
LA AVG 42
Rank #27 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedHope Kelly-Roberson
7
Facility 7
LA AVG 23
Rank #37 / 44
A+
Sunrise of Baton Rouge
AL
HOS
MC
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
71
Facility 71
LA AVG 79
Rank #43 / 79
Yes
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 42
Rank #47 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / SuiteMichelle Scott
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 23
Rank #25 / 44
A+
The Claiborne at Baton Rouge
AL
IL
MC
Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge)
104
Facility 104
LA AVG 79
Rank #20 / 79
Yes
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 42
Rank #87 / 111
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedKeith Dennis
9
Facility 9
LA AVG 23
Rank #36 / 44
A+
The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
AL
MC
Central
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 79
Rank #23 / 79
Yes
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 42
Rank #73 / 111
Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedJill Greig
6
Facility 6
LA AVG 23
Rank #41 / 44
A+
The Phoenix at Hammond
AL
MC
RC
Hammond
120
Facility 120
LA AVG 79
Rank #11 / 79
Yes
20
Facility 20
LA AVG 42
Rank #90 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedNichole Chauvin
5
Facility 5
LA AVG 23
Rank #42 / 44
A+
Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge
AL
MC
RC
Baton Rouge (Lirocchi)
78
Facility 78
LA AVG 79
Rank #39 / 79
Yes
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 42
Rank #87 / 111
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedSOPHIA TALLEY
10
Facility 10
LA AVG 23
Rank #33 / 44
A+
Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center
AL
IL
RC
Baton Rouge
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 79
Rank #65 / 79
Yes
68
Facility 68
LA AVG 42
Rank #17 / 111
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37
Facility 37
LA AVG 23
Rank #9 / 44
A+
Our House for Respite
AL
MC
RESC
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
8
Facility 8
LA AVG 79
Rank #75 / 79
No
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 42
Rank #63 / 111
-Verly Young-Polk
14
Facility 14
LA AVG 23
Rank #29 / 44
A+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other LA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for Baton Rouge. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Williamsburg Senior Living Community

Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, Williamsburg Senior Living Community has been providing exceptional independent and assisted living homes for the past 30 years. The home creates a distinct and warm environment where residents can rediscover the joys of life in their golden years. They offer a range of studio and one- to two-bedroom units, providing residents with everything they need to enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling life. The friendly and dedicated staff are always on hand to provide exceptional care, comfort, and convenience, ensuring that every senior is all smiles every day.

Williamsburg Senior Living Community understands that life has so much to offer, no matter what age we are, and they are committed to helping their residents make the most of it. From housekeeping and laundry services to daily dishwashing, trash removal, and medical transportation, the staff ensures that every resident is well taken care of. At Williamsburg Senior Living Community, seniors can age with grace and dignity and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals in a supportive and welcoming environment.  

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Overview of Sunrise at Siegen

Sunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some errands can be run on foot. It serves residents seeking support with daily activities while upholding independence in a residential setting. The two-story building handles 100 residents with studio, suite, and one-bedroom housing options. This gives families flexibility in choosing the right floor plan for their loved one.

Operating for 18 years, the home has established its roots and operational experience in the Baton Rouge area. Over that time, it has built relationships with local services and gained familiarity with the neighborhood and surrounding healthcare resources. Assisted living here is tailored to bolster older adults needing help with personal care, medication management, and daily tasks, while encouraging as much independence as each occupant can comfortably maintain. The moderately walkable location at Walk Score 55 means some nearby errands and amenities are accessible on foot, but most visits from family members or outings need a quick drive. This setting fits residents and families valuing a calmer residential neighborhood ambiance over a highly commercial area.

For families in Baton Rouge considering assisted living, personally touring Sunrise at Siegen offers the best way to examine its environment, room options, care approach, and daily activities. Visiting gives you a sense of its pace and culture, plus a chance to meet the staff and see the spaces where your dearest one would spend time.

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Overview of Barclay House of Baton Rouge

Barclay House of Baton Rouge provides assisted living and memory care in Baton Rouge, LA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 126 beds. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom options, with a studio offering one private living space while the larger layouts may suit a resident who wants more room or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet as part of their household.

A fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site, and scheduled events and activities provide organized ways to spend time in the community. Barclay House of Baton Rouge has a Walk Score of 55, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

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Overview of Sunrise of Baton Rouge

Sunrise of Baton Rouge offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Baton Rouge, LA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents keep their own living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life services.

The community has 71 beds, with studios, one bedroom residences, two bedroom residences, and suites. Starting prices are $3,466+ per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting before care specific charges are considered, and having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who later needs memory or hospice care.

Residents can take part in theatrical plays and a quilting club, while rehabilitation services provide therapeutic support when needed. A salon, scheduled transportation, outdoor spaces, and pet friendly living add practical options to daily routines, and pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with that companion. Sunrise of Baton Rouge is in the Mid City South neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 46, classified as car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than being within a short walk.

Starting Price $3,648/Month

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Overview of The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

Opened eight years ago, The Claiborne at Baton Rouge is a 104-bed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services on Creekview Drive in Baton Rouge. It supplies suite, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 350 to 1,275 square feet, allowing residents to choose accommodations that suit their comfort and independence level. Pets are welcome, which can make a beneficial difference for occupants wanting their companions nearby.

Daily life centers on a set of amenities designed to keep residents active and engaged. The community includes a pool and on-site trails for occupants who enjoy staying physically active, a game room and theater for recreation and entertainment, and a bistro for dining. Concierge services and transportation are offered, which can be particularly helpful for occupants needing assistance with errands and appointments around Baton Rouge. The location is in a car-dependent area, though it offers convenient proximity to Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, just over a tenth of a mile away. For residents and families managing active health needs, that easy access to a major medical facility can be reassuring.

Keith Dennis provides leadership at The Claiborne at Baton Rouge, and it maintains regular contact with state regulators.

An on-site tour by families evaluating the home offers the best opportunity to experience the living spaces, see the amenities in action, and understand the daily rhythm.

Starting Price $4,100/Month

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Overview of The Claiborne at Shoe Creek

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek offers assisted living and memory care in Central, LA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are on one campus. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 100 beds and offers suite, alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. These choices include private spaces for one resident and options for a couple who plans to move together. Starting prices are $3,870 per month for assisted living and $6,100 per month for memory care, giving families a separate entry point for each care level.

Residents can use restaurant style dining, a movie theater, and a courtyard with a fountain for meals, entertainment, and outdoor time on the property. On site therapy supports rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, while concierge transportation is available for local excursions. Pets are allowed, so a resident with a pet can bring that companion.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support. Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary setting for rehabilitation services. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for residents who no longer drive.

Starting Price $3,890/Month

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Overview of The Phoenix at Hammond

Nestled in the heart of De Marco Lane Hammond, LA, The Phoenix at Hammond is a peculiar senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family. A wide array of luxurious accommodations with various floor plans are tailored to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and supportive team, the community offers an inclusive and caring environment. As for its memory care services, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood. In terms of respite care, residents can avail a 60-day short-term stay.

With its excellent amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: salon, garden room, gym, library, restaurant-style dining, warm, cozy fireside seating, game room, bistro and pub, scheduled weekly transportation, and many more. At The Phoenix at Hammond, seniors are assured of an extraordinary retirement.

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Overview of Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge

Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge on Jones Creek Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a 78-bed residential home operating for a decade. It offers housing in suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations to suit different preferences and needs.

The car-dependent has a Walk Score of 22, meaning most errands and visits demand a quick drive. This setting is typical of many assisted living communities in the greater Baton Rouge area, where surrounding neighborhoods are more residential than walkable.

Families interested in learning more about daily care, activities, dining, staffing, services, and pricing should tour the Garden View Assisted Living in Baton Rouge and speak directly with the team.

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Overview of Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center

Southside Gardens Assisted Living Center in Baton Rouge offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Having several care types in one community can help when a resident’s needs change, since moving to another level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 48 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents may bring pets, and five acres of landscaped grounds include winding pathways for outdoor walks.

A swimming pool, whirlpool spa, water aerobics, and exercise classes give residents choices for water exercise and group activity. The beauty salon provides salon services on site. Home cooked meals may be delivered to a resident’s apartment or enjoyed in the dining room, so residents can choose between eating in their own space and sharing a meal with others. With a Walk Score of 68, the area falls in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Our House for Respite

Our House for Respite provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Baton Rouge, LA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides supervision in a setting suited to someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. With eight beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Medication administration, meal preparation, companionship, housekeeping, and activities and stimulation are part of the care provided. The home sits on two acres of landscaped grounds, giving residents outdoor space on the property. Staffing is available around the clock. A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Baton Rouge at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,088The average monthly cost across facilities in Baton Rouge, LA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Baton Rouge, LA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Baton Rouge, LA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Baton Rouge, LA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Baton Rouge, LA is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Baton Rouge, LA?

Assisted living in Baton Rouge, LA typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Baton Rouge, LA?

Assisted living facilities in Baton Rouge, LA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Louisiana?

Assisted living in Louisiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Louisiana Medicaid cover assisted living?

Louisiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Louisiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.