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The Pines Retirement Center

14686 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

3.024 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About The Pines Retirement Center

The Pines Retirement Center is a senior living community located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, along the Mississippi River in East Baton Rouge Parish , which is home to over 229,000 people, with 820,000 in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Residents who enjoy southern living and a slower pace will be able to take nature walks, go to local stores and museums, go out to great restaurants, go dancing, and have fun with friends and visiting family. The Pines Retirement Center values seniors and wants to offer them the highest level of quality care in a relaxed home-like atmosphere.Their team of professionals specializes in various types of memory care options to help with Alzheimer's  and other forms of dementia and keep residents active and socially engaged. The community also provides an encouraging social atmosphere through group events, arts and crafts, off-site trips, outdoor events and other ways to encourage dialog and social interaction among residents. They provide a variety of amenities and services, including an array of physical and occupational therapies, apartments with different layouts, indoor and outdoor seating areas, and more. Caregivers are proud to assist residents in the community and would be happy to have your loved one join them for relaxation, group events, fun dialog, and new friends at The Pines Retirement Center. State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of Louisiana, visit the Louisiana Health Standard Provider Directories . Related articles Fresh Ways to Enjoy Senior Living Dining Services 6 Tips for Virtual and In-Person Senior Community Tours 30+ Essential Documents to Have in Order for Aging Parents

Family and resident feedback

3.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

it is good for emergency situations like homelessness.....

First impressions were tolerable. There is some room for improvement with attention to details. They are friendly on the intake, yet disrespectful in communication. They lump their tenants in the same category as though they have no feelings or sensibility of how to be treated to maintain dignity. Administrative staff is the root of mediocrity. Profits outweigh the promise of proper care. The food is also reflective of profits over healthy, dietary choice; hot dogs and rice and potatoes are a sure path to diabetes.

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3.0 / 5
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Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 3, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

I visited The Pines a few weeks ago. I was impressed when I entered the building. It was warm and inviting. It smelled nice and was neat. I toured the facility with a staff member. The staff that I met were friendly.

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Anonymous ASeptember 18, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

The Pines Retirement Center

Quality of care seemed to rate at a 3 because there were many staff changes. And an unresolved racial complaint that was troubling from a victimized resident about a hired? Or assigned resident 'acting' staff person. This acting resident claims to be a maintenance man and has used this title to gain entry into my moms' space without cause. Administrative Staff is still in need of some organizational help. The food is descent but needs more living plant foods plus sides with nutrient content (fried fish & processed

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4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 20, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Poor experience

Overall place need new Administrators. Old enough to care about how patients are treated. Make vitamins more enjoyable, Animals on Assistance for themselves and others to enjoy. Nurse does not help enough and airs don't care if food is served cold nor does administrative. Overall it is not the Place for older adults to me. Very boring. Young administrative Does not know-how to run this

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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful place

A lot of these reviews are outdated. Under the current management things are great. The administrator is helpful and willing to resolve concerns quickly. The director of nursing is super sweet. The nurses and attendants are so nice. My apartment is cleaned regularly and anytime I need something help is quick to respond. The food is good and the place is always clean. I love being here!

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Super happy!September 19, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

The Pines Retirement Center review

The Pines Retirement Center could improve on a lot. The Pines needs to be more attractive when people come in. Needs admission with smile so people feel welcome. Needs Social Work that's helps people. A consular to talk with people to help them express needs.. All works on floor needs different uniforms with name tags to know who they are and what they do. Have works standing around not doing anything wasting time and money. Admin needs less paper and listen when someone wants to talk a minute with him. Activities

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 25, 2023

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Kosher
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Live Well Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Dances
  • Happy Hour
  • Other Religious Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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