The Guest House Care Center
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195537) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $33,001
Phone: (225) 272-0111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Guest House Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Guest House Care Center reports 2.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.4%.
The Guest House Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $33,001.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Guest House Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It has been certified since February 2002 and holds 104 certified beds, with an average of 93.6 residents. The facility is part of Plantation Management Company, a chain of 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Guest House Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.89 per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.4%.
CMS penalty records show 3 federal fines totaling $33,001.00, and 0 payment denials on record.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon designation, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, according to the data provided. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 55.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $33,001.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 104 certified beds with an average of 93.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Plantation Management Company chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 13, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 here), health inspections (2), staffing (1), and quality measures (3), each out of 5 stars, combined into the overall score.
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 2252720111 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 2252720111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195537?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.