England Oaks Active Adult Living
England Oaks Active Adult Living
Serving older adults in the Rapides Parish neighborhood of Alexandria, Louisiana, England Oaks Active Adult Living is an independent living community about 5 miles from downtown. The community has been operating for 29 years and is led by Executive Director Joel Ferrier. It is designed for older adults who want a self-directed lifestyle without the upkeep of owning a house.
Residents live in private apartments and manage their own personal and medical needs because England Oaks does not provide hands-on care services. Instead, the community handles property maintenance and yard work, so residents do not have to take care of those responsibilities themselves. It’s best suited for older adults who are largely independent but no longer want to do chores at home.
Daily life centers on shared meals, card games, and everyday opportunities to socialize with neighbors. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 13, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require driving. Families touring England Oaks Active Adult Living should ask about a typical daily schedule and apartment layouts to get a better sense of everyday life in the community.
29 years in operation Rank #38 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 92 homes in Louisiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #306 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 306th out of 368 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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ContactMr. Joel Ferrier, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Pets not allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions about England Oaks Active Adult Living
What neighborhood is England Oaks Active Adult Living in?
England Oaks Active Adult Living is in the Rapides Parish neighborhood of Alexandria.
Is England Oaks Active Adult Living in a walkable area?
England Oaks Active Adult Living has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has England Oaks Active Adult Living been in business?
England Oaks Active Adult Living has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at England Oaks Active Adult Living?
No, England Oaks Active Adult Living has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of England Oaks Active Adult Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of England Oaks Active Adult Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of England Oaks Active Adult Living?
England Oaks Active Adult Living is located at 6956 England Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303.
What is the phone number of England Oaks Active Adult Living?
(318) 445-0333 will put you in contact with the team at England Oaks Active Adult Living.
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