Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City
740 Justa Street · Morgan City, LA · 70380 · 9853841726
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $109,185 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$109,185 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $109,185 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 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 January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 7, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B August 22, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
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.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
| August 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $97,995 |
| August 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195386 · certified since October 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.