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Baton Rouge Health Care Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

5550 THOMAS ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

145 Beds
Medicare Since 1996

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5550 THOMAS ROAD
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

About Baton Rouge Health Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Baton Rouge Health Care Center is an nursing home in Baton Rouge, LA, serving E. Baton Rouge County and the surrounding community. The facility has 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 93.4 residents.

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with COMMCARE CORPORATION, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Baton Rouge, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds145
Avg. Residents/Day93.4
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyE. Baton Rouge
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Baton Rouge Health Care Center provides 4.15 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.25 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 37.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 40.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.48 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.25
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.15
Total Nurse Turnover Rate37.4%
RN Turnover Rate40.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.48

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has received 3 fines totaling $203,721, and has 5 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines3 ($203,721)
Total Penalties5

Doctors at Baton Rouge Health Care Center

1 affiliated physicians

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About Baton Rouge Health Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 93.4 residents.

What type of facility is Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving E. Baton Rouge County in Baton Rouge, LA.

How many doctors practice at Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Baton Rouge Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Baton Rouge Health Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·