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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.49
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.04
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3.3% |
5.2%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 36.5% |
22.2%
14.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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