Legacy Nursing at St. Christina
122 Hillsdale Drive · Pineville, LA · 71360 · 3184480141
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $381,995 in fines in the last 24 months.
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.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$381,995 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.08 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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $656,474 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Fine | $27,250 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $34,753 |
| October 25, 2024 | Fine | $319,992 |
| February 26, 2024 | Fine | $64,344 |
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $210,135 |
| November 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 61 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195613 · certified since December 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.