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Cheers to 40 Years! Celebrating St. James Place

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” 

“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,...

Meet New Residents Larry and Kathy Vanderleest

Meet New Residents Larry and Kathy Vanderleest

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...

Five Misconceptions About St. James Place

Five Misconceptions About St. James Place

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...

Walking Is Good. Walking at St. James Place Is Even Better

Walking Is Good. Walking at St. James Place Is Even Better

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...

Vic Jines—From Pecans to St. James Place

Vic Jines—From Pecans to St. James Place

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...

Just the FAQs

Just the FAQs

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...

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St. James Place is proud to be named a 2025 Best Independent Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We also received two Emblem Awards for high performing scores in Food & Dining and Activities & Enrichment.

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