Baton Rouge Health Care Center
5550 Thomas Road · Baton Rouge, LA · 70811 · 2257742141
145 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Commcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $203,721 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
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.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | Fine | $21,863 |
| October 4, 2023 | Fine | $41,800 |
| October 4, 2023 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| July 6, 2023 | Fine | $140,058 |
| July 6, 2023 | Payment Denial | 48 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195361 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.