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Nursing Home

St. Joseph of Harahan

Nursing Home

St. Joseph of Harahan

405 Folse St, Harahan, LA 70123 View map
Overview of St. Joseph of Harahan

St. Joseph of Harahan is an elegant skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that is composed of a dedicated team of professionals who strive in enhancing the lives of its residents. The home provides graceful living for long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. St. Joseph provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.  

(504) 738-7676

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 18m per day

This home provides 21% less nursing time per resident than the Louisiana average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 6m per day 19m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 0m per day 2h 20m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 59m per day 3h 16m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 3m per day 13m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 206

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 85.1%
Residents per day (avg) 176
Occupancy rate
85.1%
Residents per day (avg)
176

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

76% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$19.5M
Profit
$2.5M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$19,490,764.00
Profit
$2,544,198.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
34.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.2M
Total costs $16.9M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing/Long-term Care, Hospice Care

Types of Care at St. Joseph of Harahan

Nursing Home Hospice Care
Contact St. Joseph of Harahan

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 15

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 52

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
3.47

Louisiana average 3.95


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 52 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 52 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 52 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

47 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

4 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Louisiana The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

5 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

GONZALES
102
96.2%
+34%
4.22
+8%
+2%
2
19
1
99
-
Arceneaux, Brett
$10,5M
$4,4M
42%
195401
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RUSTON
144
75.2%
+5%
3.25
-69%
-22%
0
20
0
104
-
-
$13,2M
$3,7M
28.1%
195538
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

FARMERVILLE
150
64.5%
-10%
3.57
-43%
-14%
0
24
0
97
-
Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust
$7,3M
$3,6M
49.1%
195459
St. Joseph of Harahan
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Harahan
206
85.1%
+19%
3.29
-76%
-21%
1
52
1
176
47
Plantation Management Company, Llc
$19,4M
$6,7M
34.6%
195374
Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

OAKDALE
91
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
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-
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Address 0.9 miles from city center — 3.73 miles to nearest hospital (Ochsner Extended Care Hospital)

Address 405 Folse St, Harahan, LA 70123

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 180
Employees 177
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.02:1
35% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1

Avg staff/day 70
Average shift 8.7 hours
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 8.2 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 55,234
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 95
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

178 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant9509529,66491100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse5605614,86191100%9.6
RN Director of Nursing120125,47191100%8.9
Mental Health Service Worker4041,4657279%8.4
Administrator2021,0346571%8.2
Registered Nurse2028147279%8.5
Dietitian1015566673%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2025006470%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014645965%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2022282730%8.4
Medical Director022983033%3.2
Occupational Therapy Aide011801112%7.3
95 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
56 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 100%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 79%
2 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 79%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 30%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 33%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
176 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (4%)
Medicaid
126 residents (71.6%)
Private pay or other
43 residents (24.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.7
34% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.4
39% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.3%
33% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.9%
36% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.9%
52% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.9%
55% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
45% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
22% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
16% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.7%
38% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.5%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.1%
8% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.04
16% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.41
13% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 1.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.1%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.2%
69% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 42.9%
44% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 40.6%
46% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 22.9%
56% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.2%
12% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.5%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $228K
122% higher than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 2
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $228K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 10, 2025
$50K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 27, 2025
$179K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Feb 5, 2024
2 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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