The Care Center of Dequincy
602 North Division, Dequincy, LA 70633 · (337) 786-2466
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
The Care Center of Dequincy has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $110,240 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 11, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.February 11, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 23, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.October 23, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $110,240January 29, 2025
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 | 3.64 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.14 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.8% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 59.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Gardens and Guardian Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lake Charles Care Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- High Hope Care Center Sulphur · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Holly Hill House Sulphur · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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