Cycle 1
Health 2025-10-01 · Fire 2025-10-01
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $203,721 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies
5550 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 774-2141
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
145
Certified beds
Average residents
94
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Commcare Corporation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.29
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.99
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.75
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.31
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.0%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.9%
5.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.4%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
1.8%
1.1 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
5.2%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.4% |
23.1%
5.7 pts better
|
19.6%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
24.4%
11.7 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.6% |
22.2%
0.6 pts better
|
16.3%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.0% |
20.1%
2.1 pts better
|
14.9%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
2.6%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.7% |
16.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
6.2%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
83.6%
16.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.3% |
14.7%
3.4 pts better
|
12.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.7% |
76.2%
18.5 pts better
|
79.7%
15 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.2% |
27.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-02 · Fire 2024-10-02
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-04 · Fire 2023-10-04
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-01
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-01
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-13
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-02
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-02
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-10-18
G · Actual harm
2024-06-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-20
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-23
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-20
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-07-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-20
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-07-06
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-09-20
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-07-06
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-09-20
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-07-06
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$21,863
2024-06-20
Fine
Fine · fine $21,863
Fine
$41,800
2023-10-04
Fine
Fine · fine $41,800
Fine
$0
2023-10-04
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-11-02 · 13 days
13 day denial
$140,058
2023-07-06
Fine
Fine · fine $140,058
Fine
$0
2023-07-06
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-08-03 · 48 days
48 day denial
Ownership
Commcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Commcare Management Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Gardner, George
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Goux, Jon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hudson, Mary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mangun, Garold
Corporate Director · Individual
Masson, Henry
Corporate Director · Individual
Masson, Henry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Prechter, Patricia
Corporate Director · Individual
Tucker, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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