Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine
59215 River West Drive · Plaquemine, LA · 70764 · 2256870240
151 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation
- 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.
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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.13 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $245,413 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 29, 2025
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 February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · 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 December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 9, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 9, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 4, 2024 | Fine | $43,323 |
| December 28, 2023 | Fine | $191,307 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $10,783 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195343 · certified since May 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.