Old Jefferson Community Care Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195571) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (225) 753-3203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Old Jefferson Community Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.7%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Old Jefferson Community Care Center has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Old Jefferson Community Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since February 2003. The facility maintains 136 certified beds with an average daily census of 120.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Old Jefferson Community Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.25, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
Regarding federal penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Old Jefferson Community Care Center is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent vintage of data provided in this listing.
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, 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 about 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 45.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no 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 or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 136 certified beds with an average daily census of 120.1 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 averaging 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5, 3, and 4 stars respectively on those components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2257533203 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2257533203 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 view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195571?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.