St James Place Nursing Care Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195410) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $72,485 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (225) 490-3252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St James Place Nursing Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
St James Place Nursing Care Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.87, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
St James Place Nursing Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $72,485.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
St James Place Nursing Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Baton Rouge, LA, certified for Medicare services since April 1997. The facility is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 57.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St James Place holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.87, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.31. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 24.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show St James Place has 1 federal fine on record, totaling $72,485.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St James Place has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; for confirmation of Medicaid participation, contact the facility at 2254903252 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.6%, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $72,485.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St James Place is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 57.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 28, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-to-5-star scale; St James Place scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 2254903252 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 2254903252 to arrange a visit and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195410?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.