Nursing Homes in ZIP 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA)
CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA); across those rated, the average overall score is 1.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Woods Home for the Elderly | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 119 | 54.9% | — | 2 |
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 71261
What to weigh in ZIP 71261
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 71261, Mer Rouge, LA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS data for ZIP 71261
The current data counts 1 nursing homes in ZIP 71261; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 1.0 out of 5 at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly (non-profit). 1 of these providers report 119 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 0.80 hours per resident-day. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $18,349.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Oak Woods Home for the Elderly (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 119 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $18,349 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 0.80 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
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