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Oak Woods Home for the Elderly Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Mer Rouge, Louisiana)

1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, Louisiana 71261

Phone: 3186473691

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
119
Avg Residents/Day
56.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Morehouse
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityLouisiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.170.31-0.14
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.553.82+0.73
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.4/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A47.1%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-25Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

0 fire safety citations on record

No fire safety citations on record.

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-03-25Payment Denial-8 days starting 2026-06-25

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