Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195512) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $174,993
Phone: (225) 272-9339 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 73.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $174,993.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility located in Baton Rouge, LA, in East Baton Rouge Parish. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since December 2000. It operates 85 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pines Retirement 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 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure Rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.97694 hours per resident per day, including 0.26001 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $174,993.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this listing.
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge is part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.7 across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge 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?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a 73.5% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $174,993.00 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 or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 85 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which includes 4 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since December 15, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall Rating along with separate ratings for Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2252729339 and 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 2252729339 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/195512?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.