Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City
Morgan City, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195386) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $109,359 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (985) 384-1726 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $109,359.00 and 2 payment denials for Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Morgan City is a for-profit nursing home in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1996. The facility is licensed for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 80.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.34 per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $109,359.00, along with 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the detailed inspection history on Care Compare before making a decision.
This facility is part of the Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.2 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Nursing Home Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data set.
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 an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover is 50.7%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $109,359.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 80.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 1 overall, 2 for health inspection, 1 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9853841726 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9853841726 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's full CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195386?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.