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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.

Tons of Holiday Fun in Baton Rouge

Tons of Holiday Fun in Baton Rouge

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...

St. James Place Takes a Holistic Approach to Wellness

St. James Place Takes a Holistic Approach to Wellness

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...

Marie Carpenter Swims Her Way To Wellness

Marie Carpenter Swims Her Way To Wellness

Marie Carpenter, currently enjoying her first anniversary as a resident of St. James Place, is the perfect example of someone taking advantage of one of our community’s amenities to remain active and maintain their wellness. For Marie, that means the pool. Born in...

July Events Turn Up the Heat for St. James Place & Our Residents

July Events Turn Up the Heat for St. James Place & Our Residents

It’s already been an action-packed, fun-filled summer here at St. James Place, and it’s far from over. From the 4th of July event, organized and run by our residents, to the Summer Bingo, which was played throughout July, to the Bastille Day Fete and Aloha to the...

St. James Place Helps Keep Your Brain in Balance

St. James Place Helps Keep Your Brain in Balance

John Lopez started his career as an activities therapist, working in long-term care and psychiatric facilities. But somewhere along the line he saw the possibility of doing more with his training and started thinking about what would eventually become his Brains &...

One of St. James Place’s Best Kept Secrets — Happy Hour

One of St. James Place’s Best Kept Secrets — Happy Hour

Talk to any resident of St. James Place, and they’ll rave about the various events, meals and activities available. They’ll tell you how wonderful the staff is. But there’s one thing not mentioned on the website (until now) that excites almost every resident on the...

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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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