Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-16 · Fire 2025-04-16
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Ruston, LA
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $36,891 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA
(318) 255-5001
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
157
Certified beds
Average residents
129
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-11-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.16
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.41
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.02
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
57%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
2.8
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.1% |
92.0%
40.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
42.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.4% |
94.9%
19.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
20.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.4%
About the same
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
5.2%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.0% |
23.1%
7.1 pts better
|
19.6%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.9% |
24.4%
10.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
18.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 3.4% |
0.2%
3.2 pts worse
|
0.1%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.2% |
22.2%
3 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.6% |
20.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.2% |
2.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.4% |
16.9%
0.5 pts better
|
19.8%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.5% |
6.2%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 40.4% |
83.6%
43.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
41.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.2% |
14.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.4% |
3.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 40.3% |
76.2%
35.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
39.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.9% |
27.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-06 · Fire 2024-03-06
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-22 · Fire 2023-03-22
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K221 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
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 2026-02-20
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-06-03
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 2025-05-26
K · Immediate jeopardy
2025-05-07
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 2025-04-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
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 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
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 2025-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-25
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
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 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-11-02
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 2023-12-04
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-11-02
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-19
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-22
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 2023-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-22
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-22
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-05-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,113
2025-04-16
Fine
Fine · fine $9,113
Fine
$15,733
2025-04-16
Fine
Fine · fine $15,733
Fine
$12,045
2023-10-19
Fine
Fine · fine $12,045
Fine
$0
2023-10-19
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-12-01 · 3 days
3 day denial
Ownership
D&N, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Dtd Hc, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bennett, Norbert
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Denz, Donald
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Donald T Denz Irrv Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Children
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Grandchildren
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Spatafora, Casy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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