STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of D, which indicates below-average performance with some concerns. It ranks #160 out of 264 facilities in Louisiana, placing it in the bottom half, and #13 out of 25 in East Baton Rouge County, meaning there are better local options available. The facility's trend is stable, with 9 reported issues in both 2023 and 2024, indicating no improvement or decline. Staffing is rated at 2 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 42%, which is slightly better than the state average of 47%, suggesting some staff retention. Although there are no fines recorded, there are serious concerns, including a recent incident where a resident fell and sustained injuries after staff failed to assist her to the restroom as required, and issues with food safety standards that could affect many residents. Overall, while there are some strengths, such as no fines and a lower-than-average turnover rate, the facility does have significant weaknesses that families should consider.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Louisiana
- #160/264
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Louisiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 13 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 Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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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 (42%)
6 points below Louisiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Louisiana average (2.4)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near Louisiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jul 2024
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by a staff member for 1 (#98) of 4 (#68, #72, #98, and #99) residents reviewed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was reported immediately, but no later than 2 hours, after the allegation was made to the state survey agenc...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure resident MDS assessments accurately reflected the resident's status for 4 (#11, #68, #100, and #119) of 8 (#10, #11, #23, #68, #10...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to incorporate the recommendations from Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II Determinations and PASRR Evaluation Report...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
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 ensure a resident who was unable to carry out ADLs ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for 5 of 5 (a, b, c, d, e) rooms observed for environmental concerns. The...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program by failing to ensure the facility was free of pests and insects. This deficient practice had the...
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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, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to...
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Jun 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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment in 12 of 12 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, and l) rooms observed for environmental...
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Oct 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations of video footage, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physical abuse by S5CNA for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2, and #3) res...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide services and assistance to maintain bladder continence fo...
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Aug 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents had a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for 3 (#3, #4, #5) of 5 (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5) sampled...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, observation, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physica...
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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
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments accurately reflected the resident's st...
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Jun 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure expired enteral nutritional feedings were not available for resident use. This deficient practice had the potential ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents had a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment. The facility failed to ensure:
1. Walls and doors were...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored in 1 (Med Room a) of 2 (Med Room a and Med Room b) Medication Storage Rooms observe...
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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 observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food under sanitary conditions by failing to ensure food was properly stored in the refrigerators of the f...
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Jun 2022
3 deficiencies
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 observations and interview, the facility failed to label food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety as evidenced by the presence of improperly sealed and undated p...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0886
(Tag F0886)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure compliance with COVID-19 routine testing requirements according to the parish community transmission rate for 12 (S2LPN, S4MS, S8L...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program by failing to ensure the facility was free of pests and insects. This deficient practice had the...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- • 42% turnover. Below Louisiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 21 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade D (45/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION 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 Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER during 2022 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 20 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 144 certified beds and approximately 127 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.
How Does Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "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 below-average staffing rating.
Is Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 42%, 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 Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION 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.