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St. James Place in Baton Rouge offers seniors a lifestyle prioritizing their freedom and dignity. Resting on a sprawling 52-acre campus, the community is known for its rich history, which includes the magnificent Duplantier Oak – the oldest tree in Louisiana. From independent living to assisted living, nursing care, and memory care, the community has everything one needs to live a fulfilling life.
One of the core values at St. James Place is the belief that seniors should be free to choose how they want to live. They offer many amenities to promote an active and engaged lifestyle. Residents can enjoy two on-site restaurants and a cozy coffee house, where they can catch up with friends and neighbors during Happy Hour. The community also boasts a range of recreational activities, including a heated swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, TechnoGym equipment, a putting green, and scenic walking trails. At St. James Place, seniors can live life on their terms, surrounded by a warm and welcoming community that truly cares.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
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173% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
0
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Respite Care
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
6.1 miles from city center — 2.78 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Essen Lane Dialysis)
333 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 7.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 10.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 9 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 4 | 43 | 11,717 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 3 | 32 | 8,098 | 91 | 100% | 10.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,491 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 887 | 66 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 557 | 68 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 514 | 58 | 64% | 5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 479 | 68 | 75% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 447 | 60 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 305 | 60 | 66% | 5.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 39 | 43% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 26 | 29% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 6 | 7% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 26 | 29% | 1.1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
18.2
55% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.1
63% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.3%
67% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.7%
60% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.4%
61% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.2%
108% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%
154% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
51% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.6%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
5% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.1%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
13% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
86% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.5%
15% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 76.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
30% lower than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 31, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
May 31, 2024
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for St. James Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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