Legacy Nursing At St. Christina
Pineville, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195613) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $646,937 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (318) 448-0141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Nursing At St. Christina has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 1 out of 5.
Legacy Nursing At St. Christina reports total nurse hours of about 3.23 per resident per day, with only about 0.08 RN hours per resident per day, and its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
Legacy Nursing At St. Christina has 5 federal fines on record totaling $646,937, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the specific inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
Legacy Nursing At St. Christina is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, certified for 140 beds with an average daily census of 128.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. All four CMS component ratings are also 1 out of 5: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing all rate at the lowest tier.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of about 3.23 per resident per day, with only about 0.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $646,937, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
Legacy Nursing At St. Christina is part of the Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.2 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; figures such as staffing and penalties are subject to periodic CMS updates, and readers should verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.23 per resident per day, RN hours are about 0.08 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 48.1%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 5 fines totaling $646,937 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is recorded in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 140 beds with an average daily census of 128.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company 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 December 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining them; here all four ratings are 1 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3184480141 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3184480141 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195613?state=LA.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.