River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Llc
Baker, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195561) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,388
Phone: (225) 778-0573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above Louisiana's state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
River Oaks reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.8%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
River Oaks has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,388.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Baker, Louisiana (E. Baton Rouge County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 2002. The facility has 132 certified beds with an average of 130.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Oaks holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 3, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,388.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the citation associated with this icon.
River Oaks is part of the Central Management Company chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
River Oaks accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a 45.8% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,388.00 and 0 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; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Oaks has 132 certified beds and an average of 130.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
River Oaks is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Central Management Company chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 23, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) for River Oaks.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2257780573 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 2257780573 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 River Oaks' current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195561?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.