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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,...

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...

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....

As most residents of St. James Place will tell you, this community is an incredibly warm and welcoming place to live. But what happens when new residents move in, hailing from a distant land known as Washington state? And what if a couple who resided on Whidbey Island...

St. James Place is Baton Rouge’s only Life Plan Community. The campus, hidden behind a thick mass of trees and a security gate, gives a certain air of exclusivity to many who have never experienced the community. Over the years, this has created a number of...

Spending time outdoors is known to have widespread health benefits and walking is one of the healthiest forms of exercise you can get, especially as one starts to age. Studies show it helps improve memory, reduces stress, battles depression and lowers the risk of...

Leaving the home you’ve spent a good portion of your life in is never easy. More than likely, you made memories that will last a lifetime. But even with all that, there comes a time for many of us when we realize it’s time for a change. Vic Jines made that decision...

There are some misconceptions about St. James Place that seem to float around Baton Rouge. Many of them aren’t new, but we thought we’d address a few of the more important ones here. So, sit back and relax while we set the record straight. Let’s get the biggest one...

Traditionally, one of the best features of the holiday season is how people put aside any differences they may have to celebrate the season. Families come together as do extended families. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, we’re all a little nicer and a little...