Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Snf
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195139) · 2 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (225) 387-7161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF reports total nurse staffing of 5.89 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported by CMS for this facility.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was included in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since July 15, 1977. CMS lists 2 certified beds, with an average of 22.7 residents reported, a discrepancy families should confirm directly with the facility or via Medicare Care Compare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5. These four ratings reflect distinct aspects of CMS's evaluation: inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures, combined into the overall score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.89 per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data were not provided in this record.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status was provided in this data, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change was recorded.
Families should verify current details, including bed count, staffing turnover, and any updates to ratings or penalties, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; Medicaid participation is not specified in the available data, so contact the facility at 2253867161 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.89 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
CMS lists 2 certified beds and an average of 22.7 residents; families should verify this figure directly with the facility given the apparent discrepancy.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 15, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS's overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings each evaluate a different aspect of a facility's performance, and here they are 5, 5, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2253867161 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 2253867161 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195139?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.