2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Jena, LA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $7,443 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies
139 Ninth Street, Jena, LA
(318) 992-6627
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
133
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-06-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.32 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.32
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.18 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.19
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.88
All reported nurse hours · state 3.81 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.70
RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.18
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.16
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.22 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.46
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.90
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.13
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
2,580
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.93
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0028
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.75
Baseline 21.12% · Performance 20.16% · Measure score 2.75 · Achievement 2.75 · Improvement 1.86
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.16% · Performance 8.11% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.93
Baseline 40.58% · Performance 31.25% · Measure score 7.93 · Achievement 7.93 · Improvement 5.43
Adjusted total nurse staffing
8.88
Baseline 5.54 hours · Performance 5.61 hours · Measure score 8.88 · Achievement 8.88 · Improvement 2.22
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.11% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 66 · Observed rate 10.61% · Lower 95% interval 7.34% |
| Discharge to community | 41.82% |
50.57%
8.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 36.59% · Lower 95% interval 30.21% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.41 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 46 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 46 |
| Discharge self-care score | 65.71% |
53.69%
12 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge mobility score | 45.71% |
50.94%
5.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 35 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 46 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.11% |
7.12%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 4.52% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 11.36% |
8.2%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 88 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 19.19% |
42%
22.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 99 |
| Discharge function score | 74.29% |
56.45%
17.8 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 35 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 34.78% |
25.2%
9.6 pts better
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.4 |
2.6
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.4 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 7.2 |
2.8
4.4 pts worse
|
1.8
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.2 · Observed 5.9 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 14.3% |
3.4%
10.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
11 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 11.7% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 14.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.5% |
1.8%
1.3 pts better
|
11.4%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% |
5.2%
1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.2% |
23.1%
10.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.7% · Q2 32.7% · Q3 34.0% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 33.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.9% |
24.4%
17.5 pts better
|
16.7%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.4% |
0.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.7% |
22.2%
5.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 14.6% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.3% |
20.1%
9.8 pts better
|
14.9%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.9% |
2.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.8% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.3% |
16.9%
9.6 pts better
|
19.8%
12.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% |
6.2%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.4% |
14.7%
2.3 pts better
|
12.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.4% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 10.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.7% |
27.8%
15.1 pts better
|
23.9%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.7% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 21.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-29
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Inspection history
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-01
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-27
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 2024-08-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-25
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 2023-08-14
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-08-14
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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