St. Mary's Residential Community and Services

St. Mary's Residential Community and Services St. Mary's mission is to provide a loving, spiritual community that allows individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.

Mary’s campus has many fun activities, including an indoor swimming pool, splash pads, a gymnasium, a beauty shop, several playgrounds, a miniature golf course, a covered horse riding arena, a walking/biking trail, a chapel in which Sunday and holy day Masses are celebrated, and many special events. The children at St. Mary’s reside in either dormitory or group home settings and receive individualized care. Each resident has an Individualized Program Plan developed by the Interdisciplinary Team, detailing their strengths and needs and outlining goals and objectives, which when achieved, will allow the individual to function more independently. Residents participate in day-time training either through the Rapides Parish School Board, St. Mary’s Applied Behavior Analysis Learning Center, or Day and Work Programs. Daily living tasks and community outings provide incidental training opportunities to our children, which contribute to their independence. Mary’s staff include two Board Certified Behavior Analysts, who work to promote the comprehensive principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Part of St. Mary’s success for effectively treating children with severe autism is through our ABA Program. This research based program is extremely successful for children with autism and has also proven to be effective for other spectrum disorders. ABA breaks training goals down into small segments and uses positive reinforcement. The ABA
program is utilized in St. Mary’s ABA Learning Center and is currently being introduced throughout the main campus and our group homes.

Supporting people with autism doesn’t look the same for everyone.At St. Mary’s, it’s built around the individual — and i...
04/01/2026

Supporting people with autism doesn’t look the same for everyone.

At St. Mary’s, it’s built around the individual — and it changes as they grow.

As Dr. Eliana Pizarro, who leads autism support at St. Mary’s, shares,

“Society prepares us to make assumptions about autism, but we have to get to know the individual before we can understand their autistic experience.”

We’ll be sharing more about what that support looks like throughout the month.

04/01/2026

GIVE BACK NIGHT!

Let's support St. Mary's Residential Community and Services tonight from 4p through 10p with dinner, drinks or take-out!

Most people don’t know what care really looks like at St. Mary’s. It’s not in big moments. It’s in the everyday ones. He...
03/30/2026

Most people don’t know what care really looks like at St. Mary’s. It’s not in big moments. It’s in the everyday ones. Helping with routines. Spending time together. Showing up—every single day.

For Jayce, that looks like participating in his ABA programming and working through each activity with steady support. He communicates through gestures and is continuing to build new ways to express his wants and needs. These moments may seem small to others—but here, they are everything. This is what care really looks like. This is St. Mary's.

If you’re looking for trusted care, meaningful programs, and a community that truly shows up—St. Mary’s is here. Learn more about our programs and services: https://www.stmaryscenter.org

03/28/2026

“People with autism are not broken.” 💙

At St. Mary’s, we meet each individual where they are—supporting a life of joy, purpose, and dignity every step of the way.

Learn more about our approach:
https://www.stmarysalexandria.org/about-us

Most of what people think they know about autism comes from assumptions.At St. Mary’s, support starts with the individua...
03/25/2026

Most of what people think they know about autism comes from assumptions.

At St. Mary’s, support starts with the individual.

We’ll be sharing more about what autism support really looks like in the weeks ahead.

Annual training isn’t just something we do — it’s who we are. Every year, our team comes together to sharpen skills, str...
03/24/2026

Annual training isn’t just something we do — it’s who we are. Every year, our team comes together to sharpen skills, strengthen connections, and ensure we’re providing the highest level of care and support possible. These moments behind the scenes are what make everything we do possible.

Because at St. Mary’s, excellence is not accidental — it’s trained, practiced, and lived every day.

03/20/2026

“It’s the little things that matter most.” 💙

From finding a missing shirt to building trust with families, Bobby makes sure every resident is cared for like family.

Learn more about the people behind the care:
https://www.stmarysalexandria.org/about-us

Be a St. Mary's Saint! With your help, we can ensure that every young person, no matter their abilities, has the chance ...
03/19/2026

Be a St. Mary's Saint! With your help, we can ensure that every young person, no matter their abilities, has the chance to shine and live a life full of possibilities. Every month, as your contribution joins others, it creates a ripple of kindness that spreads through our community, providing a loving home for God's children with special needs. It's a small gift, but its impact is immeasurable.

Join us today. Be a saint in the lives of your neighbors with developmental disabilities.

Join the club to make it OFFICIAL! Every month, as your contribution joins others, it creates a ripple of kindness that spreads through our community, providing a loving home for God's children with special needs. It's a small gift, but its impact is immeasurable. With your help,...

Located right on our campus, St. Mary’s ABA Learning Center provides life-changing, personalized therapy for children wi...
03/18/2026

Located right on our campus, St. Mary’s ABA Learning Center provides life-changing, personalized therapy for children with autism—all in a supportive and familiar environment. Our expert team helps young residents build communication, social, and daily living skills through evidence-based therapy tailored to their unique needs.

With caregivers and therapists working hand-in-hand, progress is faster, stronger, and truly lasting.

There’s a little extra luck in the air as St. Patrick’s Day approaches! Our residents and staff celebrated with a day of...
03/16/2026

There’s a little extra luck in the air as St. Patrick’s Day approaches! Our residents and staff celebrated with a day of fun, crafts, and plenty of green.

03/13/2026
Care, right where it’s needed! At St. Mary’s, our on-site clinic ensures residents have quick, convenient access to medi...
03/11/2026

Care, right where it’s needed! At St. Mary’s, our on-site clinic ensures residents have quick, convenient access to medical care without ever leaving campus. From routine checkups to everyday health needs, our dedicated team provides compassionate, consistent care to support the well-being of every individual we serve.

Because health and happiness go hand in hand.

Address

6715 Highway 1
Boyce, LA
71409

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13184456443

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