ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
St. James Place Nursing Care Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. They rank #159 out of 264 facilities in Louisiana, placing them in the bottom half, and #12 out of 25 in East Baton Rouge County, meaning there are better local options available. The facility is showing signs of improvement, having reduced the number of issues from 13 in 2024 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a relative strength, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 39%, which is below the state average. However, the facility has accumulated $72,485 in fines, which is concerning and suggests ongoing compliance issues. Notably, there have been several critical incidents, including a failure to notify physicians about significant changes in residents' health, such as low blood glucose levels, which poses serious risks. Additionally, there were lapses in implementing care protocols for residents with diabetes, resulting in immediate jeopardy situations. While St. James Place has some positive aspects, families should weigh these serious deficiencies when considering this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Louisiana
- #159/264
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 39% turnover. Near Louisiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $72,485 in fines. Lower than most Louisiana facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 18 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (39%)
9 points below Louisiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Louisiana average (2.4)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near Louisiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Well above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status for 1 (#41) of 15 sampled residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to meet the following Hospice requirements by failing to maintain a s...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to implement and maintain an infection prevention and ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed ensure 1 (#11) of 5 (#1, #10, #11, #16, and #254) residents' records reviewed for immunizations had documentation indicating:
1. Resident or ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures for COVID-19 immunizations for 1...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate records in accordance with accepted professiona...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to store serving dishes and prepare food under sanitary conditions by failing to ensure ceiling vents in two kitchen locations...
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Oct 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate records in accordance with accepted professional...
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May 2024
12 deficiencies
3 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff communicated a significant change in status ...
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CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** The facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and care according to the resident's plan of care and physician's or...
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CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure licensed nurses had the necessary competencies and skill s...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to issue a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) to a resident or her responsible party for 1 (#6) of 3 (#6, #200 and #201) residents review...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received adequate supervision and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary care and services for the provisio...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precau...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received services in the facility with reasonabl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring for side effects with the use of anticoa...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' drug regimens were free from unnecessary psychotr...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to effect the 49 resid...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to post the required nurse staffing information on a daily basis for 4 of 4 (Nurse's Station a, b, c, and d) Nurse's Stations reviewed for nur...
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Apr 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 39% turnover. Below Louisiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 3 life-threatening violation(s), $72,485 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 21 deficiencies on record, including 3 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $72,485 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Louisiana. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (4/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is St James Place Nursing's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Louisiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is St James Place Nursing Staffed?
CMS rates ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 39%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at St James Place Nursing?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 3 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 18 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates St James Place Nursing?
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 90 certified beds and approximately 53 residents (about 59% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.
How Does St James Place Nursing Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (39%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting St James Place Nursing?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations.
Is St James Place Nursing Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 3 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at St James Place Nursing Stick Around?
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 39%, which is about average for Louisiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was St James Place Nursing Ever Fined?
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER has been fined $72,485 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Louisiana average of $33,804. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is St James Place Nursing on Any Federal Watch List?
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.