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Page 8 of Best Independent Living in Louisiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 71 independent living communities in LA using LA Dept. of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in LA
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Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
71 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Louisiana. 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: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Louisiana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Louisiana

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.

Williamsburg Senior Living Community
IL
AL
Baton Rouge (Mid City South)
163
Facility 163
LA AVG 113
Rank #29 / 259
No
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 37
Rank #23 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheri Strickland
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 26
Rank #21 / 92
A+
Christwood
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Covington (St. Tammany Parish)
30
Facility 30
LA AVG 113
Rank #249 / 259
Yes
29
Facility 29
LA AVG 37
Rank #225 / 368
--
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 26
Rank #29 / 92
A+
The Carrollton New Orleans
IL
AL
MC
RC
New Orleans (East Carrollton)
-No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 37
Rank #5 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed--A
The Oaks of Louisiana
IL
NH
AL
Shreveport (Lucas)
160
Facility 160
LA AVG 113
Rank #31 / 259
Yes
15
Facility 15
LA AVG 37
Rank #299 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 26
Rank #60 / 92
A+
St. James Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins)
-Yes
66
Facility 66
LA AVG 37
Rank #48 / 368
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed-
43
Facility 43
LA AVG 26
Rank #13 / 92
A+
Southside Gardens
IL
AL
RC
Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins)
-Yes
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 37
Rank #42 / 368
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
37
Facility 37
LA AVG 26
Rank #24 / 92
A+
Evangeline Elderly Apartments
IL
Lafayette (Downtown Lafayette)
-Yes
86
Facility 86
LA AVG 37
Rank #7 / 368
1 Bed---
Westminster Tower
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Kenner (Idaho Avenue)
-Yes
81
Facility 81
LA AVG 37
Rank #10 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed---
Ville Ste Marie Senior Living
IL
AL
Jefferson
101
Facility 101
LA AVG 113
Rank #162 / 259
No
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 37
Rank #23 / 368
-DeAnna Sanford
26
Facility 26
LA AVG 26
Rank #46 / 92
A+
Christopher Homes
IL
New Orleans (Marlyville - Fontainebleau)
-No
74
Facility 74
LA AVG 37
Rank #17 / 368
Apartments---
Azalea Estates of Monroe
IL
AL
MC
RC
Monroe (Lamkin)
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #226 / 259
Yes
27
Facility 27
LA AVG 37
Rank #240 / 368
Studio / 1 BedBrooke Taylor
46
Facility 46
LA AVG 26
Rank #8 / 92
A+
St. Anthony‘s Garden
IL
AL
MC
New Orleans (French Quarter)
-Yes
99
Facility 99
LA AVG 37
Rank #1 / 368
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Tower Oaks Apartments
IL
Lake Charles
-No
68
Facility 68
LA AVG 37
Rank #38 / 368
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Lake Sherwood Village Retirement Community
IL
Baton Rouge (Kingsbridge)
-Yes
49
Facility 49
LA AVG 37
Rank #105 / 368
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
28
Facility 28
LA AVG 26
Rank #41 / 92
A+
Azalea Estates of New Iberia
IL
AL
MC
New Iberia
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #226 / 259
Yes
26
Facility 26
LA AVG 37
Rank #251 / 368
Studio / 1 BedAngela Davies
30
Facility 30
LA AVG 26
Rank #36 / 92
A+
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Overview of Village Woods Retirement Community

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Village Woods Retirement Community, a distinguished community in Baton Rouge, LA, offering independent living. The community has 150 purposely built and sophisticated accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with maintenance services.

Distinct local shops and recreational spaces nearby provide residents with easy access to their leisure and needs. Residents can also enjoy various dining options with delightful restaurants in the area. Amenities include a pool, a clubhouse, and scenic gardens, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement. The community’s administrative office and maintenance services are available from 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M., from Monday to Friday.

Contact Village Woods Retirement Community

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.