The Guest House Care Center
10145 Florida Blvd · Baton Rouge, LA · 70815 · 2252750111
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Plantation Management Company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $29,273 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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.14 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.95 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $33,001 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
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 June 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · 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 February 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2024 · 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 May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 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 May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
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 May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 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 May 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 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 5, 2023 · 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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| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
| August 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195537 · certified since February 13, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.