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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 people show up to… Read More
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 perspectives as both former LSU educators and St. James… Read More
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 Place extraordinary. Instead, we thought it would be… Read More
“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, he wasn’t. Eventually,… Read More
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 mobility further complicating matters, Dr. Bunch realized he… Read More
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. “It took me a couple of months to… Read More
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 in Puget… Read More
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 misconceptions about St. James… Read More
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 heart disease, stroke, colon cancer… Read More
