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Metairie Health Care Center

6401 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, METAIRIE, LA 70003
Score: 7 / 100

With a score of 7/100, Metairie Health Care 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.

Staffing at Metairie Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.73 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 36 deficiencies at Metairie Health Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s quality assurance and performance improvement program..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.17 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.12 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Sep 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0944 Severity E
    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0838 Severity D
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day ope
    Sep 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Jul 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Jul 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 25.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 31.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $132,895

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 7 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
202
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21