Natalie Bethard, resident of Garden Apartments at The Oaks, feels a puddle of water at the base of her refrigerator and knows immediately whom to call.

Jeanne Linam, resident of Tower at The Oaks, knows that each month her air conditioner filters and fire extinguisher will be checked without her having to make the first call.

If a ceiling fan stops working or an appliance goes on the blink, neither Bethard nor Linam have to sit and wait on a repairman who promises to show up at their home sometime between 8 and 5.

They live a maintenance free lifestyle at The Oaks of Louisiana where familiar and friendly staff are quick to respond to their needs.

“We have the mentality of trying to take care of our residents as best we can. We try to be proactive instead of reactive,” says James Parkerson, Oaks maintenance manager.

From the minute a resident moves into The Oaks of Louisiana community, Parkerson and his staff are committed to creating that worry-free lifestyle, helping residents “feel as comfortable as they can so that it immediately feels like home.”

“We provide them with a couple of hours of help at move-in time because everybody needs to get their pictures hung and items moved into place,” he said. “We want them to know that from that point on, they don’t have to worry about their dwelling. Leave the care of it to us.” A life with no home maintenance or repairs means residents no longer have to budget for the unexpected. Maintenance services include miscellaneous electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. There is no more weeding, mowing the lawn or raking leaves. Sharon Champagne, campus and grounds manager, and her staff do that. “A maintenance-free lifestyle allows our residents more time to spend with family and friends, more time to do what they want to do,” Parkerson says. “Maintaining a home is a huge burden for anyone, especially those among the older population.”

“What we offer is a huge plus,” he says. “Residents can focus on living life and not having to worry about day-to-day upkeep. They have peace of mind. No worries.”

Bethard agrees. “I never have to worry about anything. It’s just wonderful to be able to call and get someone to come. I wouldn’t live anywhere else for anything.”

Residents at The Oaks of Louisiana enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with a friendly and familiar staff just a phone call away when repairs are needed.