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OAK WOODS HOME FOR THE ELDERLY

1400 DAVENPORT AVENUE, MER ROUGE, LA 71261
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Oak Woods Home For The Elderly 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.

Oak Woods Home For The Elderly provides above-average staffing with 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Oak Woods Home For The Elderly. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.34 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.96 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.66 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Feb 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity E
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these
    Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 10.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 30.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $18,349

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
119
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13