Luling Living Center
Luling, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195645) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,002
Phone: (985) 240-0197 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Luling Living Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its Health Inspection rating is also 1 star, while its Staffing rating is 3 stars.
Luling Living Center reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS Staffing rating of 3 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Luling Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,002.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility an SFF Candidate, meaning it has been identified as at risk of entering the Special Focus program for facilities with a history of quality problems.
About this facility
Luling Living Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Luling, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 117 beds and reports an average daily census of 50.6 residents, meaning it currently operates well below its licensed capacity. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 9, 2025.
According to CMS Care Compare, Luling Living Center holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its Health Inspection rating is also 1 star. The Quality Measures rating is stronger at 4 stars, and the Staffing rating is 3 stars. Families should note the wide gap between the low health-inspection score and the higher quality-measure score when evaluating this mismatch.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.65 hours per resident per day, with Registered Nurse (RN) time at 0.26 hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,002.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS has designated Luling Living Center an 'SFF Candidate' — meaning it has been identified as at risk of entering the Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent quality problems and subjects them to more frequent inspections. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Luling Living Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, earning a Staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,002.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon, but CMS has designated this facility an 'SFF Candidate,' identifying it as at risk of entering the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Luling Living Center is certified for 117 beds and has an average daily census of 50.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 9, 2025.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Luling Living Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 9852400197 or verify 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 9852400197 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195645?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.