News and Blogs

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...

What is it about St. James Place that makes everyone you speak to, residents and employees alike, so enthusiastic about it? For Life Enrichment Manager, Emily Bozeman, it’s pretty much everything. Emily’s enthusiasm for both her job and the community she serves is...

At St. James Place, one of our guiding principles is to promote a holistic approach to wellness that will help keep you healthy and active throughout your life. What we mean by a holistic approach is one that encompasses the entirety of mind and body. This concept...