Southside Gardens, sitting on five landscaped acres in South Baton Rouge near LSU and local hospitals, offers both assisted living and independent living options with a long history of over 30 years serving seniors in the area, and you'll find a community here that's family owned and operated, where they keep things comfortable and welcoming and they don't fuss over fancy extras, just focus on what really matters for daily life. The apartments, all ground level, come in one-bedroom and two-bedroom sizes, semi-private and single units, with full kitchens and private porches, so you get your own space and some peace, while well-tended walking paths and small yards give you something pleasant to see every morning. Folks with small pets will appreciate that pets are allowed, so there's a little more home to go around, and the housing setup spreads across cottages and garden homes-just right for those who want to have space for family visits or a chat on the porch.
Meals are home-cooked and served right in the community dining area, but if someone's feeling under the weather or prefers to stay in, room service options are available, and special meal requests get accommodated too. Housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning services are included, and if you need some help, trained staff are there, with higher resident-to-staff ratios than what you see at most places, and featured care plans fit various needs for help with daily activities, including Alzheimer's and memory care. For those times when a resident needs extra temporary assistance due to illness, help is provided without extra fees within the month, so there aren't unexpected costs piling up.
Southside Gardens encourages activity with a year-round schedule of exercise and aerobic classes, and the outdoor pool is open for water aerobics during the summer, plus there's a jacuzzi for relaxing. Onsite, residents have access to a beauty shop for haircuts (and they're working to get a full salon open when the state gives the go-ahead), and worship services take place for anyone who wants to attend. Musical groups among the residents, arts and crafts, outdoor patios, open gardens, and even offsite activities with transportation help keep folks connected and involved. Security is practical, with the Southdowns Fire Station less than a half-mile away for fast emergency response, and parking is available for both residents and their guests.
Southside Gardens is a limited liability company, and they don't require lease agreements or annual rent hikes, giving more predictability in planning. A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and staffed by people who listen to what residents and their families ask for, the place offers both retirement home and adult family home care in a smaller, patio home setting that feels less crowded and a bit more personal. Care plans are matched to what each person needs, keeping things affordable, and if medical attention is required, visiting specialists come in on certain days. The Prices-Mr. Malcolm Price and Mr. Jerry Price-handle contact along with Mr. Mark D Calvit, the Executive Director, and as members of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association, the staff carry the proper licensing and training to do their jobs right.
So if you're looking for a senior community with independent and assisted living, memory care, and a focus on comfort and daily support instead of flashy features, Southside Gardens presents a straightforward, family-run approach where the important things, like friendly neighbors, caring staff, good meals, and a place for your pet, are what you'll find day after day.
