St. Helena Parish Nursing Home
32 North 2Nd Street, Greensburg, LA 70441 · (225) 222-4102
Government - Hospital district · 72 certified beds
St. Helena Parish Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $319,733 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 May 6, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.May 6, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 6, 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.May 6, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 19, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.October 1, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.October 1, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 28, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 28, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.August 28, 2025 · F0644 · 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.August 28, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 28, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.August 28, 2025 · F0944 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 1, 2025 · F0609 · 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.May 1, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.February 29, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 29, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- 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.February 29, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $214,871August 28, 2025
- Fine of $77,838April 9, 2025
- Fine of $27,024February 29, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 1 daysStarting October 2, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 6 daysStarting May 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 | 4.98 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.24 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.44 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 59.7 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Covington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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