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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.
| 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 Bed | Cheri 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 Bed | Brooke 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 | - | - | - | - |
| 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 Bed | Angela Davies | 30
Facility
30
LA AVG
26
Rank
#36 / 92 | A+ |
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.
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.




