Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062 · (504) 466-0222
For profit - Corporation · 205 certified beds
Waldon Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $120,279 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 14, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 14, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.January 14, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 21 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 14, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 26, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.March 26, 2025 · F0741 · 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.March 26, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.December 30, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.September 5, 2024 · F0607 · 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.September 5, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.September 5, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 5, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.September 5, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.September 5, 2024 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlySeptember 5, 2024 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.September 5, 2024 · F0944 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide training in compliance and ethics.September 5, 2024 · F0946 · 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.July 31, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.July 31, 2024 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 17, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 7, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $88,656September 5, 2024
- Fine of $31,623April 17, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 28 daysStarting October 18, 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 | 3.48 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 205 |
| Average residents per day | 90 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chateau Living Center Kenner · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bayside Healthcare Center Gretna · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Marrero Healthcare Center Marrero · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Wynhoven Community Care Center Marrero · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF Metairie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Waldon Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.