Monroe, LA

St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2301 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA

(318) 323-3426

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

130

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Cantex Continuing Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-11-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

38 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

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

0.25

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.32 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.33

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.18 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.79

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.36

All reported nurse hours · state 3.81 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.58

RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.81

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.34

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.22 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.26

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.57

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.29

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,588

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

26.27

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9841

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.24

Baseline 23.91% · Performance 22.02% · Measure score 2.24 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 2.24

Healthcare-associated infections

Baseline 7.59% · Performance 8.28% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.24

Baseline 100.00% · Performance 49.33% · Measure score 6.24 · Achievement 3.51 · Improvement 6.24

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.02

Baseline 4.21 hours · Performance 3.65 hours · Measure score 2.02 · Achievement 2.02 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	11.15%	10.72% 0.4 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 139 · Observed rate 13.67% · Lower 95% interval 8.27%
Discharge to community	49.8%	50.57% 0.8 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 147 · Observed rate 39.46% · Lower 95% interval 39.31%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.08	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	99.12%	95.27% 3.9 pts better	Numerator 113 · Denominator 114
Falls with major injury	0.88%	0.77% 0.1 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 114
Discharge self-care score	56.94%	53.69% 3.2 pts better	Numerator 41 · Denominator 72
Discharge mobility score	62.5%	50.94% 11.6 pts better	Numerator 45 · Denominator 72
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	6.14%	2.29% 3.8 pts worse	Numerator 7 · Denominator 114 · Adjusted rate 6.22%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	8.27%	7.12% 1.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 88 · Observed rate 11.36% · Lower 95% interval 4.89%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 117
Staff flu vaccination coverage	16.34%	42% 25.7 pts worse	Numerator 25 · Denominator 153
Discharge function score	65.28%	56.45% 8.8 pts better	Numerator 47 · Denominator 72
Transfer of health information to provider	97.14%	95.95% 1.2 pts better	Numerator 34 · Denominator 35
Transfer of health information to patient	100%	96.28% 3.7 pts better	Numerator 59 · Denominator 59
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	0%	25.2% 25.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 52

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.8	2.6 0.8 pts better	1.9 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.7	2.8 0.1 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.1%	92.0% 3.1 pts better	93.4% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 80.0% · 4Q avg 95.1%
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	2.0%	3.4% 1.4 pts better	3.3% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · 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	6.8%	5.2% 1.6 pts worse	5.4% 1.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 18.6% · 4Q avg 6.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.2%	23.1% 8.9 pts better	19.6% 5.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.6% · Q2 17.4% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 14.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.7%	24.4% 5.7 pts better	16.7% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.4% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 18.7% · 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	45.8%	22.2% 23.6 pts worse	16.3% 29.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 45.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	30.6%	20.1% 10.5 pts worse	14.9% 15.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 27.9% · Q3 26.8% · Q4 35.1% · 4Q avg 30.6% · 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	2.0%	2.6% 0.6 pts better	1.7% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.0%	16.9% 4.1 pts worse	19.8% 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.8% · Q2 26.8% · Q3 11.0% · Q4 25.5% · 4Q avg 21.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	9.8%	6.2% 3.6 pts worse	5.1% 4.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.7%	83.6% 12.1 pts better	81.7% 14 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.6% · Q2 99.5% · Q3 99.5% · Q4 84.1% · 4Q avg 95.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	22.9%	14.7% 8.2 pts worse	12.0% 10.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.9% · Observed 23.5% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.0%	3.3% 1.3 pts better	1.6% 0.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.5%	76.2% 23.3 pts better	79.7% 19.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	31.1%	27.8% 3.3 pts worse	23.9% 7.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 31.1% · Observed 29.4% · Expected 22.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-11 · Fire 2025-12-11

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-13 · Fire 2023-09-13

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-03

K233 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2023-10-09

C · Minimal harm 2023-09-13

K233 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

Corrected 2023-10-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

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 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2026-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-30

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 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-06-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Corrected 2025-06-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

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 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

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 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

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 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

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 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

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 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

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 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17