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| The Claiborne at Baton Rouge | IL AL MC | Baton Rouge (South Baton Rouge) | 104
Facility
104
LA AVG
113
Rank
#155 / 262 | No |
22
Facility
22
LA AVG
37
Rank
#264 / 368 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Keith Dennis | 8
Facility
8
LA AVG
26
Rank
#79 / 91 | A+ |
| SummerHouse Park Provence | IL AL MC | Slidell (Eastridge) | 94
Facility
94
LA AVG
113
Rank
#183 / 262 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
LA AVG
37
Rank
#222 / 368 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ms. Susan Pappalardo | - | A+ |
| Ville Ste Marie Senior Living | IL AL | Jefferson | 101
Facility
101
LA AVG
113
Rank
#163 / 262 | No |
72
Facility
72
LA AVG
37
Rank
#23 / 368 | - | DeAnna Sanford | 26
Facility
26
LA AVG
26
Rank
#45 / 91 | A+ |
| Azalea Estates of Monroe | IL AL MC RC | Monroe (Lamkin) | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#229 / 262 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
LA AVG
37
Rank
#240 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | Brooke Taylor | 46
Facility
46
LA AVG
26
Rank
#8 / 91 | A+ |
| Azalea Estates of Gonzales | IL AL | Gonzales | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#229 / 262 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
LA AVG
37
Rank
#306 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | Lisa L'huillier | 29
Facility
29
LA AVG
26
Rank
#37 / 91 | A+ |
| Williamsburg Senior Living Community | IL AL | Baton Rouge (Mid City South) | 163
Facility
163
LA AVG
113
Rank
#29 / 262 | No |
72
Facility
72
LA AVG
37
Rank
#23 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Cheri Strickland | 39
Facility
39
LA AVG
26
Rank
#20 / 91 | A+ |
| Azalea Estates of New Iberia | IL AL MC | New Iberia | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#229 / 262 | No |
26
Facility
26
LA AVG
37
Rank
#251 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | Angela Davies | 30
Facility
30
LA AVG
26
Rank
#32 / 91 | A+ |
| The Oaks of Louisiana | IL NH AL | Shreveport (Lucas) | 160
Facility
160
LA AVG
113
Rank
#31 / 262 | No |
15
Facility
15
LA AVG
37
Rank
#299 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 19
Facility
19
LA AVG
26
Rank
#59 / 91 | A+ |
| Brookdale Waterview Court | IL | Shreveport (Springlake, University Terrace) | - | Yes |
38
Facility
38
LA AVG
37
Rank
#178 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 27
Facility
27
LA AVG
26
Rank
#41 / 91 | A+ |
| Holiday Summerfield Estates | IL | Shreveport (Hyde Park, Brookwood, Southern Hills) | - | Yes |
32
Facility
32
LA AVG
37
Rank
#209 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 4
Facility
4
LA AVG
26
Rank
#89 / 91 | A+ |
| Summerfield Senior Living of Slidell | IL AL | Slidell | - | No |
27
Facility
27
LA AVG
37
Rank
#240 / 368 | Private Rooms | - | 7
Facility
7
LA AVG
26
Rank
#81 / 91 | A+ |
| The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles | IL AL MC | Lake Charles | - | Yes |
1
Facility
1
LA AVG
37
Rank
#345 / 368 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | 19
Facility
19
LA AVG
26
Rank
#59 / 91 | A+ |
| Parc Gardens | IL | Lafayette | - | Yes |
52
Facility
52
LA AVG
37
Rank
#87 / 368 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | 9
Facility
9
LA AVG
26
Rank
#75 / 91 | A+ |
| The Pines Retirement Center | IL NH AL | Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest) | 45
Facility
45
LA AVG
113
Rank
#247 / 262 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
LA AVG
37
Rank
#271 / 368 | Studio / 1 Bed | TRAVIS CORSELL | 14
Facility
14
LA AVG
26
Rank
#65 / 91 | A+ |
| St. Margaret’s Family of Care | IL AL HC MC NH RC | New Orleans (Mid-City) | 112
Facility
112
LA AVG
113
Rank
#136 / 262 | No |
88
Facility
88
LA AVG
37
Rank
#5 / 368 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | 49
Facility
49
LA AVG
26
Rank
#2 / 91 | A+ |
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Experience the best of your golden years at St. Martha’s Village Senior Apartments, a purposely built community in Baton Rouge, LA, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 62+, the community provides beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations. Here, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with on-site laundry spaces and maintenance services.
With cozy gathering spaces and wellness opportunities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s bright and friendly environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Louisiana
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 71 independent living communities in Louisiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Louisiana?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Louisiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Louisiana?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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