The Claiborne at Baton Rouge

Last Winter (2025), we had a family member in desperate need of a clean, well-kept facility with decent food and safe, caring nurses and aids. We had tried several skilled nursing facilities in BR and none met all of these criteria. Thankfully, she was admitted to the Claiborne. While no institution is perfect (this one included), there is a great deal here that is quite good (and I think the best to be found in the area): the facility looks (and smells) clean and is beautifully maintained (our family member used to refer to it is "The Hotel where I'm staying"), from the ample and well appointed common areas to the gorgeous outdoor pool and indoor exercise areas; the food is not gourmet but it is consistently pretty good given that they are cooking for several hundred people; the nurses (e.g., Keandra and Nay and Tracy and jasmine, among many others) are AMAZING, as are many of the aids (simply too many to name) - we found that we could really count on them when our family member was really struggling and that they were always happy to explain the care she was receiving and encouraged us to visit as often as possible and to get as engaged in her care as we were able); the administrators and maintenance personnel were also enormously good at their jobs: the sales rep (Audrey) worked with us for weeks in arranging our family member's transfer; the attendants at the front desk (Chevon and others) and shuttle driver (Georgia) and director of activities (Ariel) were always super kind and accommodating; the directors of nursing care (Elle & Draeka) steered us toward St. Joseph's hospice, which helped us through another very challenging transition with our family member); the director of maintenance, Howie, installed TV mounts for us prior to the move-in, and after our family member passed away (this past August) helped tremendously in liquidating her personal items and furniture that could not be donated. These are just a handful of examples of wonderfully kind and enor

The Claiborne at Baton Rouge has been the best Assisted Living facility suited for my Dad. The aesthetics are absolutely amazing, and the environment is soothing and inviting. The Director of Wellness Lawanda Joseph is the epitome of excellence in making sure every resident is taken care. Her ability to access, listen and support brings The Claiborne to its highest level of care. My Dad speaks very highly of the staff and the close relationships he has with his Nurses and PCAs, especially Shay, K, Amy, Charlotte and Selena reassure me he is in good hands. All of the staff work very hard and shows complete professionalism. The food and dining experience is top tier. My Dad stated in his own words "this was the best ribs he had in a long time". They have great activities and a wonderful Activity coordinator in Ariel. From the first tour with Luke to the visits with my Dad, the experience has been amazing and enjoyable. If you are considering a place for your love one, The Claiborne should be your only choice.

Our family feel so grateful for Ms. Lawanda, Ms. Dreka, Ms. Laterica, Ms. E.V. And the entire staff. Thank you for taking care of our daddy with dementia. You have created such a warm beautiful environment. ❤️❤️❤️❤️