Fidelis Residential Care Homes - Sherwood Forest House

Fidelis Residential Care Homes - Sherwood Forest House sits over on 1732 Sherwood Forest Blvd in Baton Rouge, where it gives seniors a place that feels more like a house and less like a large nursing facility, and you can tell the owners, who are nurses with more than fifty years' know-how between them, focus on offering steady and respectful care, which really shows in little things like how the staff keep the bedrooms clean and the dining room tidy, and the whole place feels safe and quiet, while still full of activity. This place is set up for people who need help every day, whether it's a hand with bathing, moving around, or remembering medicine, and with a high number of caregivers around at all hours, it's easy for the staff to spot what someone needs and help them quickly, and they seem to know just how to balance privacy and safety, especially for folks with memory problems like Alzheimer's, since they have a smaller setup and trained staff who know how wandering or confusion can affect daily life. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals at a big table, or eat when they want with all-day dining options, and if someone needs a special diet, maybe for diabetes or allergies, cooks can make the right food. The place isn't fancy, but it's comfortable enough, with furnished bedrooms, an arts room, and spaces for movie nights, games, or other activities throughout the week to keep everyone's mind and body going strong, and there's always a friendly helper ready to offer company or a hand if needed. They do offer both long-term care and shorter respite stays for when family needs a break, coordinating moves in so folks feel settled quickly, and doctors, nurses, therapists, and even a podiatrist come by as needed, which means residents often can keep up with their medical care without having to leave the home. With care scores around 4.0 and staff and building scores a bit higher, the reviews mention people feeling watched over and comfortable, and while the meals get a decent score, people seem to really like the social activities and how the place feels small and easy to get around, so folks feel a bit more at home than at a big facility. The staff build care plans for every resident, adjusting as someone's needs might change over time, and the aim is to help people stay as independent as they can be, with just enough help to stay safe, comfortable, fed, and connected to others.