The Summit
2200 Memorial Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301 · (318) 445-4300
For profit - Limited Liability company · 130 certified beds
The Summit has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 8, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 8, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.April 8, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.April 8, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 8, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 8, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyApril 8, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 24, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 24, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.February 24, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 15, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.January 24, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 24, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 24, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.52 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.8% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 130 |
| Average residents per day | 92 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Belle Grande Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Lexington House Alexandria · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Matthews Memorial Health Care Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Regency House of Alexandria Alexandria · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks Care Center Pineville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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