The Summit
Alexandria, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195560) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,287
Phone: (318) 445-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Summit has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Summit reports total nurse hours of 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.8%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,287.00 for The Summit, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Summit is a 130-bed skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Louisiana (Rapides County), operating under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 26, 2002. The facility currently serves an average of 92 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Summit holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.52, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.22. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,287.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data.
The Summit is part of The Beebe Family chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Summit 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?
The Summit is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a 43.8% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,287.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for The Summit.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Summit is certified for 130 beds and has an average of 92 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Summit is owned by a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of The Beebe Family chain, which operates 48 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 26, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; for The Summit these are 2, 2, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 3184454300 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 3184454300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Summit's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195560?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.