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Stay informed with the latest updates and stories from our community. From exciting developments to inspiring milestones, this is your go-to source for everything happening around you.
Program Manager DeEtte Dalrymple Takes Senior Wellness Personally
With its joint-friendly floor and TechnoGym equipment, the 5,000-square-foot fitness center at St. James Place is always brimming with activity. Folks from all corners of our Life Plan Community flock here to hit the exercise machines, attend healthy living seminars...
How Seniors Can Reduce the Stress of Moving: Tips for Every Personality Type
If you’re thinking about moving to a Life Plan Community like St. James Place, you’re probably feeling a mix of strong emotions. All people experience some grief, stress and anxiety while going through a period of change—even when that change is good. But one thing...
“Meet Me in The Square!” The Story Behind Our Newly Revitalized Social Hub
Everyone at St. James Place knows that The Square, our original main building, is the heart of our community’s vibrant social scene. Its storied halls have set the stage for 40 years of dining, celebrating and mingling with friends. However, several years ago folks...
Here’s Why Our Expert Speaker Series Always Draws a Crowd
From Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi to Medicare scams, the expert speaker series at St. James Place covers an array of diverse topics. But all of our programs have one thing in common: they fill up fast. “We’ve worked with other communities where only about ten or so...
LSU and St. James Place: Connections, Community and Campuses
There’s always been a unique connection between St. James Place and Louisiana State University (LSU). While proximity certainly plays a role, more significantly, the connection has a lot to do with the people and spirit of both communities. Offering their unique...
Cheers to 40 Years! Celebrating St. James Place
We’re turning 40! To commemorate a milestone this significant, we thought throwing one big anniversary bash just wouldn’t suffice to properly show our appreciation to our residents, staff and folks in the greater Baton Rouge community who have helped make St. James...
“I Wouldn’t Want to Live Anywhere Else”
Why a lifelong Baton Rougean chose St. James Place For resident and lifelong Baton Rougean Margaret Hart, moving to St. James Place was all about timing. At first, her husband Butch wanted to move to the community, but she didn’t feel ready. Then when she was ready,...
Mission Made Possible: How Rightsizing with Cardinal Solutions Made for a Smooth Move
Owning two properties—one in Baton Rouge and another in St. Francisville—Dr. David Bunch faced quite a challenge before arriving at St. James Place. Between his two residences, there were plenty of personal and household items to sort through, and with his limited...
Carlos Finalet’s Balcony Garden Enhances St. James’ Springtime Brilliance
Natural beauty is everywhere at St. James Place—even when you look up! Carlos Finalet’s sweet sanctuary is a sight to behold, but creating it took time. Surprisingly, the story of his scene-stealing balcony display is rooted in practicality, not a specific aesthetic....