OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, Louisiana has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranked #232 out of 264 facilities in Louisiana places it in the bottom half, and it is the lowest-ranked facility in Ouachita County. The facility's trend is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 8 in 2024 to 11 in 2025. While staffing turnover is relatively good at 42%, the overall staffing rating is low at 1 out of 5 stars, suggesting challenges in care consistency. The facility has $31,844 in fines, which is average, but it reflects ongoing compliance issues. Recent inspector findings highlight specific concerns, such as residents being unable to reach their call lights when needed, exposing them to fall risks. Additionally, one resident was found without proper privacy during care, lying in bed without sheets covering her, which is a serious breach of dignity. Another finding noted that some residents did not receive the necessary assistance for personal hygiene, raising alarms about inadequate support for daily living activities. While there are some strengths in staffing retention, the facility's overall performance is troubling, and families should weigh these serious concerns when considering care options.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Louisiana
- #232/264
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Louisiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $31,844 in fines. Higher than 65% of Louisiana facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 9 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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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 fire safety.
The Bad
Below Louisiana average (2.4)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Louisiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 24 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each residen...
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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
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facity failed to document a discharge summary when a resident was discharged from the...
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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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections by, having emp...
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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 observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure the resident's call light was within reach for ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure resident personal privacy was maintained during ...
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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 and interviews, the facility failed to provided a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
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 provide necessary care and services for the provisio...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure the menus were followed for 7 of 7
(#5, #39, #63, #72,# 80,#104, and # 127) pureed diets by not serving pureed cornbre...
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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 observation and interview the facility failed to store and distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. There were 168 diets served from the ki...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure mechanical equipment was in safe operating condition by having the manual can opener with metal shavings. There were 168 diets served f...
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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 observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of pests by having ants in the dry pantry area. This failed practice ...
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Apr 2024
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
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 all medical records regarding the resident's code status con...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services was provided to meet th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all patient care equipment was maintained in...
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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
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide services that met professional standards during medication administration for 1 (#90) of 2 (#46 and #90) sampled re...
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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
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to accurately obtain pharmaceutical services, including supplying routine medications with the appropriate strength as ordered ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident # 73
Record review revealed resident #73 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include atheroscler...
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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 and interviews, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions. This had the potential to affect all residents who received meals fro...
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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, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from sexual abuse by other residents. The facility failed to ensure residents were...
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Aug 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
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided to residents who required...
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Apr 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to assure that menus are developed and prepared according to the resident's needs and preferences for 1 (458) of 1 residents (4...
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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** Resident #115
Record review revealed Resident # 115 was admitted [DATE] with diagnosis that included CVA (cerebrovascular accide...
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Nov 2022
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
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure that a wound care assessment was completed for a resident wh...
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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
- • 42% turnover. Below Louisiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • $31,844 in fines. Higher than 94% of Louisiana facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (35/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much 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 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 24 deficiencies at OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 24 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center?
OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND 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 167 certified beds and approximately 158 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in MONROE, Louisiana.
How Does Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Ouachita Healthcare And 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 Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND 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 1-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 Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND 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 Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has been fined $31,844 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Louisiana average of $33,397. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Ouachita Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
OUACHITA HEALTHCARE AND 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.