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Jefferson Healthcare Center

2200 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Score: 14 / 100

With a score of 14/100, Jefferson Healthcare Center ranks in the bottom tier of Louisiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, Jefferson Healthcare Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 49 deficiencies at Jefferson Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.12 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.03 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.72 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.11 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

49
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 44 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity E
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 32.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $42,200

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 14 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
222
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17