Heritage Manor of Opelousas
7941 I-49 South Service Road, Opelousas, LA 70570 · (337) 942-7588
For profit - Limited Liability company · 109 certified beds
Heritage Manor of Opelousas has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $66,824 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 September 24, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 24, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.September 24, 2025 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 5, 2026 · F0656 · 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.May 5, 2026 · F0677 · 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 5, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.July 2, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 25, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 8, 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 16, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,801October 30, 2024
- Fine of $50,023August 28, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 14 daysStarting September 24, 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 | 3.72 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.33 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.3% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 109 |
| Average residents per day | 102.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility Opelousas · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Opelousas · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home Arnaudville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Eunice Manor Eunice · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center Eunice · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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