St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 490-3252
Non profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
St James Place Nursing Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $72,485 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 17, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 17, 2026 · F0641 · 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 17, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 17, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 8, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 4, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $72,485May 31, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting June 29, 2024
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 | 4.87 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.90 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.6% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 57.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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
- Baton Rouge Health 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
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