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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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44 reviews
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Sunrise at Siegen is now called Glenncrest At Siegen. It was purchased by the Blakely across the street. Much of the staff is the same. We are still happy with the care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community situated in the lovely cultural capital of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is one state that has increasingly been an independent setup and it has been incredibly endowed with French culture and customs. This...
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1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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45 reviews
9.7
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45 reviews
5 star
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Overall 5 have been pleased with all aspects of this far. The staff and everyone I come in contact with always speak to me and have a smile on their faces.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.7
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49 reviews
9.7
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49 reviews
5 star
67%
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Everything was excellent the facility and the people. Unfortunately my mom has no Internet service. That's the only complaint. I give the facility a 10 out of 10 they just remodeled it, I give the people a...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whealdon Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge, you'll enjoy all the warmth, culture and southern hospitality of our beautiful estate. Residents can enjoy the quiet life while being just minutes away from wonderful...
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9.4
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52 reviews
9.4
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PCA staff is not very timely when the button is pressed for ADL assistance. It can take 30 mins to an hour for staff to come when asking for assistance.... Some (not all) front desk admin staff is not very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are in South Baton Rouge, LA and in the heart of the medical community, Holly Court offers a variety of retirement living options. While we encourage and foster independence, we are aware that there may be a time when additional help is necessary for functioning day to day. Our community...
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My overall experience Good. Value good. Cleanliness of facility good. Meals good cafeteria staff excellent. Quality of care ok could have been better .Nursing( Lpns )staff good, follow up by the cna's could...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The Haven community is very clean, and the staff members are super friendly. The care services are good and the food was great, our loved one really enjoyed all of the meals. We also thought the value for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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7.0
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Mom has settled in well at Southside Gardens and is making new friends. She enjoys the patio home type atmosphere and the smaller number of residents on site.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Southside Gardens Independent and Assisted Living Community. We're delighted that you are visiting our site to learn more about our services.For the past 30 years, we have provided high quality and affordable senior living housing and care. We're family owned business and we listen to...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Sunshine, LA

The average cost of senior living in Sunshine is $3,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maringouin, LA with an average of $2,979 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunshine, LA, vs. nearby cities

Sunshine, LA
$3,585/mo

Independent living costs in Sunshine, LA, vs. state and national averages

Sunshine, LA
$3,585/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Sunshine, LA, vs. other senior living options

$3,894/mo
Independent Living
$3,585/mo

Independent living costs in Sunshine, LA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,211/mo
Studio
$4,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,321/mo

Senior living costs in Sunshine vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sunshine, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunshine, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,585/mo$3,509/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,944/mo$3,913/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,894/mo$3,836/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Sunshine, LA:$3,585/mo
Louisiana:$3,509/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Sunshine, LA:$3,944/mo
Louisiana:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Sunshine, LA:$3,894/mo
Louisiana:$3,836/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Sunshine

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunshine

Holiday Whealdon Estates in Baton Rouge, LA

4.0
Everyone is nice and friendly. I have met mostly all the workers. Only a couple complaints for the whole year. The room sizes and amenities offered for residents are great. I highly recommend Whealdon Estates.

Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

Sunshine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunshine, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunshine independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sunshine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunshine, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunshine independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sunshine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunshine, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Sunshine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunshine, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise at Siegen, Sunrise of Baton Rouge and Holiday Whealdon Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunshine, Louisiana. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Sunshine, Louisiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sunshine, Louisiana are Sunrise at Siegen and Sunrise of Baton Rouge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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