St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive · Baton Rouge, LA · 70808 · 2254903252
90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $72,485 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
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 July 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 31, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 31, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 31, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 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 July 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $72,485 |
| May 31, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195410 · certified since April 28, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.