Nursing Homes in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
This directory covers 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 71270, Ruston, LA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 2.0 / 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.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 144 | 115.8% | — | 0 |
| PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 123 | 70.5% | — | 0 |
| Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 157 | 129.7% | 75.0% | 4 |
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 71270
Among the 3 nursing homess listed in ZIP 71270, 3 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 424 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.43 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 75.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $36,891.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 424 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $36,891 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 |
| Avg RN turnover | 75.0% |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 71270
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 71270
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 71270, Ruston, 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.
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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