Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-25 · Fire 2025-06-25
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Baton Rouge, LA
St James Place Nursing Care Center
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $72,485 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 490-3252
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
57
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-04-28
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.32 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.18 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.49
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.56
All reported nurse hours · state 3.81 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.08
RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.04
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
0.19
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.31
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.10
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,835
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.49
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9954
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 19.39% · Performance 22.46% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
7.34
Baseline 5.28% · Performance 5.64% · Measure score 7.34 · Achievement 7.34 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.53
Baseline 25.00% · Performance 53.33% · Measure score 2.53 · Achievement 2.53 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
7.13
Baseline 5.18 hours · Performance 5.11 hours · Measure score 7.13 · Achievement 7.13 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.45% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 114 · Observed rate 7.02% · Lower 95% interval 7.16% |
| Discharge to community | 61.13% |
50.57%
10.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 108 · Observed rate 62.96% · Lower 95% interval 52.55% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.81 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 91.55% |
95.27%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 71 |
| Falls with major injury | 4.23% |
0.77%
3.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 71 |
| Discharge self-care score | 37.5% |
53.69%
16.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 56 |
| Discharge mobility score | 30.36% |
50.94%
20.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 56 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 71 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.64% |
7.12%
1.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 1.32% · Lower 95% interval 3.12% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 186 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 13.83% |
42%
28.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 94 |
| Discharge function score | 30.36% |
56.45%
26.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 56 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.24% |
95.95%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 21 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 89.47% |
96.28%
6.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 38 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 2.94% |
25.2%
22.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 34 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.6
1.7 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.8
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
92.0%
5.8 pts better
|
93.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 95.2% · Q3 97.8% · Q4 97.9% · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
94.9%
3.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9% |
3.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 8.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
5.2%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.9% |
23.1%
18.2 pts better
|
19.6%
14.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.0% |
24.4%
10.4 pts better
|
16.7%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 14.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 36.5% |
22.2%
14.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 36.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.4% |
20.1%
7.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
12.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 44.4% · Q2 24.0% · Q3 39.4% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 27.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.1% |
2.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.6% |
16.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.4% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 43.1% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 26.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.3% |
6.2%
7.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
83.6%
11.2 pts better
|
81.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.9% · Q2 93.3% · Q3 94.0% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.0% |
14.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.0% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 9.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
3.3%
2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.5% |
76.2%
11.3 pts better
|
79.7%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 47.0% |
27.8%
19.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
23.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 47.0% · Observed 35.2% · Expected 17.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-31 · Fire 2024-05-31
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
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
2026-01-08
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 2026-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
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 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-25
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-04
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 2024-10-31
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-05-31
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-04
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-05-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-04
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-05-31
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 2024-07-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-07-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-07-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
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 2024-07-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
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 2024-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-05
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$72,485
2024-05-31
Fine
Fine · fine $72,485
Fine
$0
2024-05-31
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-29 · 5 days
5 day denial
Ownership
Banda, Venkatram
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Melancon, Thomas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nelson, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Wager, Richard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wager, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
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