River Oaks Retirement Manor
2500 E. Simcoe Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 · (337) 233-7115
For profit - Partnership · 100 certified beds
River Oaks Retirement Manor has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $89,681 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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 December 10, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 10, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 10, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 10, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.August 8, 2024 · F0700 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.August 8, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $89,681August 8, 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 | 4.52 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.4% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 71.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Amelia Manor Nursing Home Lafayette · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Courtyard Manor Nurse Care Center & Assisted Liv Lafayette · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette Lafayette · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor Lafayette · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park Lafayette · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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