Lasalle Nursing Home
139 Ninth Street · Jena, LA · 71342 · 3189926627
133 certified beds Government - Hospital district
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,443 |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
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 August 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2023
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 August 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195466 · certified since June 30, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.