St. James Place Retirement Community

03/12/2026

We gathered today to celebrate special milestones at our annual Service Awards Luncheon. This event honored 21 team members who have reached 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service, recognizing the commitment, passion, and teamwork they bring to St. James Place every day.
Employee recognition is an important part of our culture, and these milestones represent years of dedication, collaboration, and impact. Each honoree has played a meaningful role in helping our team grow and serve our community.
Please join us in congratulating these incredible team members for their years of service and continued excellence. We’re grateful for the experience, leadership, and heart they bring to our workplace.
Thank you for being such an important part of our story!

03/11/2026

Do you worry about your parent living alone? Read how the McConnell Family made a family decision for their mom grounded in love, safety, and long-term planning.

Choosing a senior living community is often more than a personal decision - it’s a family decision grounded in love, safety, and long-term planning. For Carmen McConnell and her three adult children, the move to St. James Place became a meaningful investment in her health, happiness, and future ca...

02/27/2026

St. James Place is proud to be a sponsor and community supporter of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. We are honored to help bring inspiring music and cultural enrichment to our community. Supporting the arts helps keep Baton Rouge vibrant, connected, and thriving for our residents. Thank you for allowing us to be part of something so special… See you there!

02/17/2026

St. James Place residents had an unforgettable time Saturday at the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade at the City Club of Baton Rouge!
Surrounded by a sea of pink, laughter, music, and Mardi Gras spirit, our residents had a ball celebrating one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved Mardi Gras traditions. Events like these are what make life at St. James Place in Baton Rouge so vibrant, connected, and full of joy.
We even saw one of our residents on a float! Mrs. Gayle, how’d you get up there?!?
A special thank you to City Club for hosting such an incredible event and for creating a festive and hospitable atmosphere.
At St. James Place, we love keeping our residents active and involved in the best local events Baton Rouge has to offer - from Mardi Gras parades to community celebrations and everything in between.

02/16/2026

St. James Place was honored to welcome the Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association for a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration! The traditional lion dance is an important Chinese cultural ritual believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and drive away negative energy during auspicious occasions.
Our residents enjoyed the energy, color, and excitement of this meaningful performance - and learned how a powerful lion dance symbolizes happiness and good fortune for the year ahead. Following the performance, residents sampled a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, making the celebration both festive and delicious.
At St. James Place, we are proud to offer engaging cultural events and enriching activities that promote community, lifelong learning, and joyful living. From holiday celebrations to wellness programs, our senior living community creates meaningful experiences every day.
Looking for an active, welcoming senior living community that values culture, connection, and care? Contact St. James Place today at 225-215-4510 to learn more about our independent living, assisted living, and retirement community lifestyle options.

02/12/2026

On behalf of the residents of St. James Place, Mr. Leo Broders proudly presented Mayor-President Sid Edwards with an official Baton Rouge belt buckle before he rode in our annual Mardi Gras Parade!
We were honored to have Mayor-President Edwards join our community to celebrate this special Louisiana tradition. Thank you for sharing in the spirit, joy, and excitement of Mardi Gras with our residents!

02/11/2026

Thank you Mayor-President Edwards for joining us!!!

02/10/2026

Today, our residents (and a few team members!) rolled up their sleeves for a Boudin King Cake Class, and wow… what a delicious success!
Using the Boudin Shack’s famous boudin, everyone crafted their own savory King Cake masterpiece to take home and bake with the toppings to top it off - Tabasco Pepper Jelly, crispy cooked bacon, and fresh green onions. Talk about a Cajun twist on a Mardi Gras classic!
Enjoy your masterpieces tonight, and happy Mardi Gras from all of us at St. James Place! 💜💚💛

02/09/2026

St. James Place is proud to celebrate Mardi Gras across our Life Care Community, honoring the Kings and Queens in our care areas who helped make the season so special! With five distinct care communities, the spirit of Mardi Gras truly shines throughout our campus.

Meet Our Mardi Gras Royalty:
Healthcare Community: King Robert Biggs & Queen Betty Stevenson
Highland Court Assisted Living: Queen Carmen Engram & Queen Judy Vernon
Highland Court Nursing: King David Dubreuil and Queen Betty Evans

From colorful celebrations to joyful moments shared together with family, Mardi Gras at St. James Place is all about community, tradition, and connection.

📷 We’d love to see your photos and videos!
If you captured any special moments during the celebration, please share them in the comments below - we can’t wait to relive the fun!

02/08/2026

Thank you to the Southern University Human Jukebox for joining our 2026 Mardi Gras Parade! 💙💛

02/07/2026

Mardi Gras Week wrapped up in true New Orleans style with a vibrant Second Line marching through Duplantier Auditorium, led by our Queen with the traditional groove of Na Na Sha Band!
A huge thank you to all of our incredible parade participants - especially our Honorary King, Mayor-President Sid Edwards, the legendary Southern University’s Human Jukebox, Mike the Tiger and the LSU Cheerleaders, and the Vintage Band from Tigerland accompanied by Tuba Kent Broussard.
Photos and videos coming soon - stay tuned!

02/07/2026

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