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88/100Baton Rouge Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BATON ROUGE, Louisiana)
5550 THOMAS ROAD, BATON ROUGE, Louisiana 70811
Phone: 2257742141
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
145
Avg Residents/Day
89.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
E. Baton Rouge
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Louisiana Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.27 | 0.31 | -0.04 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.31 | 3.82 | +0.50 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.4/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 41.7% | 47.1% | - |
Health Citation History
12 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-13 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-02 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-02 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-02 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-06-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-04 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-04 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
0 fire safety citations on record
No fire safety citations on record.
Total Penalties & Fines
$21,863
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Fine | $21,863 | - |
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