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Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge

14686 OLD HAMMOND HWY., BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Score: 13 / 100

With a score of 13/100, Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge 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 Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge is near the national average, with 4.13 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 70 deficiencies at Pines Retirement Center Of Baton Rouge, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.13 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.64 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

70
Total Deficiencies
Sep 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 66 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity E
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Sep 9, 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 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 24.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $174,993

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 13 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 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
85
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13