Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Desoto Retirement & Rehab Center has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating it is slightly above average but not without concerns. It ranks #69 out of 264 nursing homes in Louisiana, placing it in the top half, but is #2 out of 2 in De Soto County, meaning there is only one other local option which is better. Unfortunately, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 2 in 2024 to 11 in 2025. Staffing is a strong point, rated 4 out of 5 stars with only a 28% turnover rate, which is much lower than the state average, showing that staff members are familiar with the residents. Despite having no fines, the facility has less Registered Nurse coverage than 77% of state facilities, raising concerns about adequate oversight. Specific incidents noted by inspectors include failure to accurately code residents' care plans regarding bedrail use, which could lead to improper safety measures. Additionally, the facility did not develop personalized care plans for residents, meaning some healthcare needs might not be addressed properly. Lastly, there were shortcomings in providing essential grooming services, as some residents did not receive necessary nail care, impacting their overall hygiene.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Louisiana
- #69/264
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Louisiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 10 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 13 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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Low Staff Turnover (28%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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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 is low (28%)
20 points below Louisiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Above Louisiana average (2.4)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 13 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to transmit within 7 days after a completed resident's assessment for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for 1 (#119) resident out of 31 sampled residents reviewed.
Findin...
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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
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to provide residents necessary respiratory care and services in accordance with accepted professional standards of practice for...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure resident's assessments accurately reflected the resident's st...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person- centered care plan to meet the resident's medical, nursing and mental and psychosocial needs for 2 (#28, #...
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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 record review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to ensure a resident who is unable to carry out ADLs (a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 (#49) of 1 resident reviewed for limited range of motion received treatment and care in accordance with professio...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure correct use and maintenance of bed rails by en...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff provided nursing services to assure residents maintained the highest practicable physical, mental, and...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observations and intreviews, the facility failed to provide current pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident as evidenced by having expired medications availa...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record reviews, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff practices were consistent with current infection control principles and practices to prevent infection and cro...
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Mar 2024
2 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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate assessment was completed for 1 (#41) out of 2 (#...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a quarterly assessment was completed for 1 (#57) out of 2 (#41, #57) residents reviewed for resident assessment.
Findings:
Review of...
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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 major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- • 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Louisiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Louisiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc Staffed?
CMS rates Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 28%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc?
State health inspectors documented 13 deficiencies at Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC during 2024 to 2025. These included: 13 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc?
Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC 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 RIGHTCARE HEALTH SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 135 certified beds and approximately 65 residents (about 48% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in MANSFIELD, Louisiana.
How Does Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (28%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"
Is Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC 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 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc Stick Around?
Staff at Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 28%, the facility is 18 percentage points below the Louisiana average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc Ever Fined?
Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC 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 Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, Llc on Any Federal Watch List?
Desoto Retirement & Rehab Ctr, LLC 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.