Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195622) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (318) 212-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, but its staffing rating is only 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing turnover percentage for Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center in the available data. However, CMS does give the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center is a 24-certified-bed nursing home in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, operated as a non-profit corporation and certified to accept Medicare. CMS data does not report the average daily resident census for this facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage are not included in the data provided for this facility, despite the low staffing star rating.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon flag was included in the available data for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status was noted. Families should still review the full inspection record on Care Compare for the most current details.
No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility in the available data. CMS records indicate this facility has not changed ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2006. Source: 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?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse staffing hours or turnover figures in the available data, but the facility's overall staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was noted in the data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 24 beds; average daily resident census was not provided in the data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was included in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 22, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 5, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3182124000 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 3182124000 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 review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195622?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.