ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER
333 LEE DRIVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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How ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER Compares
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER is a 90-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.7%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
Among the 22 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Baton Rouge, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.7% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (114% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 44.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (61% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Baton Rouge.
How is ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 90 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER lag behind other Baton Rouge options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 22 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge sits in East Baton Rouge Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 63,024 (14.2%)
- Median age
- 34.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,076
- Median home value
- $201,100
Demographics for East Baton Rouge Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baton Rouge.
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