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Capturing the Beauty of Life at St. James Place: One Photo at a Time
John and Cindy Hartgerink, like many couples in their retirement years, were looking for a place to truly call home. A place where they could enjoy life's simple pleasures, pursue their passions, and embrace a vibrant community. They found all that and more at St....
U.S. News & World Report Names St. James Place Among Best Senior Living Communities for 2025
Baton Rouge, LA – April 15, 2025 – St. James Place has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025 Best INDEPENDENT LIVING community in the country. St. James Place is the only community in Louisiana to receive this rating. St. James Place has also been...
Father Tony Spends His Senior Years Cultivating Wellness of Mind, Body and Spirit
With its twisted trunk and outstretched limbs, the majestic Duplantier Oak is a symbolic centerpiece of St. James Place senior living community in Baton Rouge. The tree has been around since 1776, and its strength, beauty and character are a testament to the motto...
St. James Place Siblings Create New Memories while Cherishing Family Traditions
One thing folks love about St. James Place is our welcoming community of residents who feel like family. These connections go a long way toward cultivating emotional wellness, while preventing social isolation among seniors during the holidays and all year through....
For Residents Linda and Wayne, the Decision to Downsize Was an Easy One
Folks agree that St. James Place is one of the most sought-after senior living communities in Baton Rouge. But making the decision to downsize can still be challenging and fraught with emotion—unless, of course, you’re Linda and Wayne Barker. For 55 years, this...
Seniors Connecting with Nature: Resident Gardeners Transform Our Community Into a Pollinator’s Paradise
For many energetic seniors in our Baton Rouge retirement community, gardening is more than just a pastime. It’s a fulfilling (and sometimes competitive) activity that enhances physical and mental wellness. Whether they’re tending their potted plants or pitching in to...
The Cat Came Back: John’s Beloved Pet Finds His Way Home to St. James Place
While many senior living communities are happy to welcome pets, St. James Place in Baton Rouge has a reputation for being enthusiastically pet friendly. We understand that pets enhance emotional wellness for the vibrant seniors who reside in our 52-acre playground,...
Senior Author and St. James Place Resident Helped Launch the Careers of Rock’s Biggest Icons
Whether they’re dancing downtown at a Live After Five concert or boppin’ along with an Elvis tribute artist, many of the active seniors at St. James Place retirement community in Baton Rouge love to celebrate the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s more than just fun …...
A Custom-Painted Mural Brings Nature’s Splendor into Joyce’s Home at St. James Place Senior Living Community
A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. Maybe that's why so many of the dynamic seniors who live at St. James Place retirement community in Baton Rouge add uniquely personal touches-bookshelves, art walls, designer closets and more-to their homes. Not every...