5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Ruston, LA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies
1405 White Street, Ruston, LA
(318) 255-4400
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
123
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Paramount Healthcare Consultants
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.19
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.93
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.32
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.90
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.6
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.8
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 2.8% |
3.4%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.2%
5.2 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.2% |
23.1%
7.9 pts better
|
19.6%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.1% |
24.4%
4.3 pts better
|
16.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
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 | 32.2% |
22.2%
10 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.0% |
20.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% |
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
2.6%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.0% |
16.9%
2.9 pts better
|
19.8%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.0% |
6.2%
4.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.9 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 | 7.0% |
14.7%
7.7 pts better
|
12.0%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
76.2%
21.6 pts better
|
79.7%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.1% |
27.8%
6.7 pts better
|
23.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-17
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-28
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 2023-11-03
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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