D65

Baton Rouge Health Care Center

Grade D 65/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

145

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$203,721

Last Survey

N/A

5550 THOMAS ROAD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70811
2257742141

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.30h
LPN
1.03h
CNA
2.87h
Total
4.20h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

COMMCARE CORPORATION

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 1994

100%

COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2018

GARDNER, GEORGE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2018

GOUX, JON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2018

HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2010

HUDSON, MARY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2018

TUCKER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2010

MANGUN, GAROLD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 1997

MASSON, HENRY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 1992

PRECHTER, PATRICIA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2018

HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2010

MASSON, HENRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 1996

Penalties & Fines (5)

$203,721total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jun 20, 2024Fine$21,863
Oct 4, 2023Fine$41,800
Oct 4, 2023Payment Denial
Jul 6, 2023Fine$140,058
Jul 6, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)

October 1, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 25, 2025
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 25, 2025
0658EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 25, 2025
May 13, 2025Health1 deficiency
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2025
October 2, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2024
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2024
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2024
June 20, 2024Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 5, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2024
October 4, 2023Health5 deficiencies2 severe
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2023
0726GActual harm, Isolated

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2023
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2023
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 15, 2023
August 23, 2023Health1 deficiency
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
July 6, 2023Health4 deficiencies4 severe
0684KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0726KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0835KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
0867JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 20, 2023
January 12, 2023Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 65 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Baton Rouge Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. Baton Rouge Health Care Center has $203,721 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 5 penalties.

How many beds does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 145 certified beds with approximately 93 current residents (64% occupancy). The facility is located at 5550 THOMAS ROAD, BATON ROUGE, Louisiana 70811. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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