Vermilion Health Care Center
14008 Cheneau Road · Kaplan, LA · 70548 · 3376431949
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
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 October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023
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 September 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195442 · certified since October 15, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.