Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
1980 Jefferson Hwy, Lutcher, LA 70071 · (225) 869-5725
For profit - Limited Liability company · 116 certified beds
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement has a 3-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 hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 10, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 10, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.December 10, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 28, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 28, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 24, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 14, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · 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.December 14, 2023 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.37 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.38 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 116 |
| Average residents per day | 72.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Belle Chasse · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ormond Nursing and Care Center Destrehan · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bayside Healthcare Center Gretna · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chateau Living Center Kenner · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Waldon Health Care Center Kenner · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.