Baton Rouge Health Care Center
5550 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 · (225) 774-2141
Non profit - Corporation · 145 certified beds
Baton Rouge Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $63,663 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 1, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 1, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 1, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.October 1, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 13, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.June 20, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,863June 20, 2024
- Fine of $41,800October 4, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 13 daysStarting November 2, 2023
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 | 4.45 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.22 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.96 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.2% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 145 |
| Average residents per day | 89.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF Baton Rouge · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Old Jefferson Community Care Center Baton Rouge · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Baton Rouge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab Baton Rouge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Baton Rouge · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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