River Oaks Retirement Manor
2500 E. Simcoe Street · Lafayette, LA · 70501 · 3372337115
100 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $89,681 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$89,681 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $99,451 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 18, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
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 September 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
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 September 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
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 29, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 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 August 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
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 August 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Fine | $89,681 |
| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $9,770 |
| August 22, 2023 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195502 · certified since September 27, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.