Sterling Place
$3,800 – $7,900/mo
Starting price
Nursing Home
Care types
1 Bedroom
Room options
No
Wheelchair access
About Sterling Place
Sterling Place is a large skilled nursing facility located in Baton Rouge's Mid City South neighborhood, providing round-the-clock nursing care tailored to residents needing extensive medical support. The community features a broad range of amenities including a fitness room, spa, arts and activity rooms, and scheduled social programs that encourage engagement and wellness. Its proximity to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and local pharmacies supports residents' healthcare needs. Despite its size and comprehensive services, recent reviews highlight serious concerns about care quality and facility conditions, which families should carefully consider.
Our Care Approach
Sterling Place provides 24-hour skilled nursing with assistance in daily living activities, medication management, and supervision. However, reviews suggest inconsistencies in care delivery, with serious lapses in hygiene and patient monitoring that undermine the facility's stated care philosophy.
Family Experience
Families frequently express frustration with communication gaps and perceived neglect, often feeling their loved ones' needs are unmet. Some note positive interactions with individual staff, but overall, families report distress and dissatisfaction during visits and care coordination.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at Sterling Place.
Medical Care Services
Includes skilled nursing, medication management, and health monitoring with 24-hour nursing coverage.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support is provided, though some reviews indicate inconsistent delivery.
Specialized Care
Memory care and behavioral care are not offered; focus remains on skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
Multiple reviews report dirty rooms and broken beds, indicating maintenance and cleanliness issues that negatively impact resident comfort.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
While the facility offers various social and activity programs, the overall atmosphere is overshadowed by family concerns about care quality and resident well-being.
Safety & Security
Safety concerns arise from reports of neglect, such as failure to reposition residents and inadequate post-fall care, raising questions about effective supervision despite 24-hour staffing.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 26 reviews
Reviews for Sterling Place reveal significant dissatisfaction, with many families reporting poor care, lack of attention from nursing staff, and issues such as unclean rooms and broken equipment. While a few reviews note positive interactions with some staff members, the majority express distress over neglect and inadequate medical attention, leading to a low overall rating.
- Some therapy staff were appreciated
- A few staff members showed kindness
- Presence of community-sponsored activities
- Broken beds and dirty rooms
- Neglect in patient care leading to bedsores and aspiration
- Poor communication from staff and lack of responsiveness
Ann Robinson
Worst place on earth. Pop up vists. Broken beds, dirty rooms,see how they feed your loved ones,my daddy had a wish to not die in there, and they tried to block his transportation. He died this year. He died in another nursing home.
Kevin P
Worst place ever. Nurses do not tend to patients. I hope they shut this place down. I would not want anyone's love one to go here!
Effie Williams
On her birthday November 22 2022 she pass my Mom Dorothy Willams she just went there on November 2 with feeding tube they didn't keep her head up and nothing but my mom aspirated y we start seeing bed soars on her elbows and her but they wasn't turn her are nothing we done many complaints and still was the same now she dead but rest on I'm get autopsy done y'all wasn't changing her switching her over
15 more residents rated this community with an average of 2.9 stars
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Pricing
$3,800 – $7,900/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
No pricing information is available, making value assessment difficult. Given the reported care deficiencies and facility issues, families should weigh the cost against potential risks and explore other options carefully.
Location & Neighborhood
About the Area
Sterling Place is situated in Baton Rouge's Mid City South, a culturally diverse area with a mix of residential and commercial amenities. The neighborhood offers convenient access to medical facilities, pharmacies, and local dining, reflecting a community with varied cultural influences and resources.
Nearby Attractions
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
- Elsie's Plate & Pie
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Public Transportation
- Local Baton Rouge bus routes on North Blvd
- Regional transit connections via Baton Rouge Transit
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