Baton Rouge Health Care Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195361) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $63,663 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (225) 774-2141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baton Rouge Health Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Baton Rouge Health Care Center reports 4.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, a 43.2% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $63,663.00, plus 1 payment denial; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1996. The facility has 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 89.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.45 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.28 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 43.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $63,663.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged in the provided data for this facility.
Baton Rouge Health Care Center is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.7 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 43.2% and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $63,663.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 89.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 2257742141 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2257742141 to arrange a visit and review details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195361?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.