Waldon Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Kenner, LA

CMS overall rating

Waldon Health Care Center

Q: What neighborhood is Waldon Health Care Center in?

Waldon Health Care Center is in the Jefferson Parish neighborhood of KENNER.

Q: Who is the owner of Waldon Health Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Waldon Health Care Center is Waldon Operations Llc.

Q: Is Waldon Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Waldon Health Care Center has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Waldon Health Care Center?

Waldon Health Care Center's occupancy is 54%.

Q: Does Waldon Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Waldon Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

Q: What is the overall rating for Waldon Health Care Center?

Waldon Health Care Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

Q: How many beds does Waldon Health Care Center have?

Waldon Health Care Center has 205 beds.

Nursing Home · Kenner, LA

CMS overall rating

2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062 View map

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Waldon Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Waldon Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Waldon Health Care Center

Waldon Health Care Center is dedicated to providing specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a caring, comfortable, and clean environment. The facility has been serving Jefferson Parish since 1976 and focuses on short-term transitional goals for successful returns home. It offers a range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation programs.

(504) 466-0222

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 41m per day

This facility Louisiana avg (3h 49m per day)

vs Louisiana avg

-4%

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 58m per day

Capacity and availability

246 days

205-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 79 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

54%

Lower than the Louisiana average: 71.8%

Occupied beds

110 / 205

Average residents per home in Louisiana 89 per day

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyJefferson

CMS Certification Number195203

Owner NameWaldon Operations LLC

Profit StatusFor Profit - Individual

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

Free Wi-Fi Access

Semi-Private Suites

Secure Care Safety System

Transportation Services

Specific ProgramsRehabilitation to Home, Transitional/Short-Term Care, Community Re-entry, Family Training and Involvement, Dedicated Rehabilitation Space, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care (SNF), IV Therapy, Wound Care Management, Laboratory, Physician Directed Services, In-House X-Rays

Ratings

Overall Rating

1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating

1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating

1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating

2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

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Since 2023 · 3 years of data 39 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Louisiana state average

Overall vs. LA average

Latest Inspection March 26, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	39	32	This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (39 vs. LA avg 32).↑ 22% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	13	10.7	This facility has 21% more deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (13 vs. LA avg 10.7).↑ 21% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 26, 2025, identified deficiencies related to documentation of witness statements, staff training for behavioral supervision, and medication availability. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including medication errors, resident supervision lapses, care planning gaps, infection control problems, and food safety violations. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including an Immediate Jeopardy finding due to a missing resident, medication administration errors, and failure to prevent abuse or neglect. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges with medication management, staff training, and resident safety, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.

Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 9

Louisiana average 6.5

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection

4.56

Louisiana average 3.95

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

20 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 21 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical Health citations

173% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1

Serious Health citations

100% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

3 critical citations Louisiana average: 1.1

1 serious citation Louisiana average: 0.5

36 moderate citations Louisiana average: 23.7

1 minor citation Louisiana average: 0.4

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Administration 7 deficiencies (17%)

Quality of Life & Care 6 deficiencies (15%)

Pharmacy Services 6 deficiencies (15%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 4 deficiencies (10%)

Infection Control 2 deficiencies (5%)

Resident Rights 1 deficiency (2%)

Total staff 123

Employees 82

Contractors 41

Staff to resident ratio 1.32:1

12% worse than Louisiana average

Avg staff/day 44

Average shift 8 hours

0% compared with Louisiana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,566

Nursing staff breakdown

RN Staff 3

7.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

LPN Staff 43

8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

CNA Staff 51

8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

3,474 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Activities Professional: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	51	0	51	16,539	92	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	24	19	43	9,996	92	100%	8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	763	74	80%	10.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	681	68	74%	5.1
Administrator	1	0	1	516	65	71%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	511	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	508	66	72%	7.3
Dietitian	1	0	1	508	62	67%	8.2
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	478	56	61%	8.5
Registered Nurse	2	1	3	467	52	57%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	459	64	70%	7.2
Qualified Activities Professional	0	2	2	444	58	63%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	436	65	71%	6.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	165	27	29%	6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	55	12	13%	4.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	41	5	5%	8.1

51 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

43 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 80%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 74%

1 Administrator

% of Days 71%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 61%

3 Registered Nurse

% of Days 57%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 70%

2 Qualified Activities Professional

% of Days 63%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 71%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 29%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 13%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 5%

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Total fines amount $120K

17% higher than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 2

In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials 1

226% more payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $120K

Louisiana average $103K

Penalty History

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

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 5, 2024

$89K

Payment Denial Sep 5, 2024

28 days

Civil Money Penalty Apr 17, 2024

$32K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 14.0

19% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score 29.0

42% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.8%

In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 36.4%

55% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.9%

75% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%

52% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.5%

45% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 4.1%

49% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%

47% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use 27.2%

33% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 54.6%

40% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 70.2%

26% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 46.5%

44% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.6%

47% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine 40.8%

46% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

78% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Total residents 93

Medicare

6.5% of residents

Medicaid

77.4% of residents

Private pay or other

16.1% of residents

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Waldon Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 38.5% ↓ 3.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $983.1K ↑ ~$923.9K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4.2M ↑ ~$47.2K vs 2022

Profit Margin 12.1% ↑ 11.3pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	16.9%	56.0%	54.4%	53.3%	52.4%	54.2%	52.1%	46.0%	45.8%	41.9%	37.9%	41.8%	38.5%
Beds	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205	205
Net Income	$505,008	$1,269,631	$927,958	$426,083	$216,445	$422,414	$485,520	$333,940	$359,084	$1,489,345	$750,792	$59,247	$983,116
Gross Revenue	$7,019,801	$9,080,631	$8,892,293	$9,249,220	$9,198,230	$9,207,369	$8,992,150	$8,033,472	$8,137,368	$7,522,122	$6,755,523	$7,330,795	$8,096,589
Operating Expenses	$7,016,163	$7,470,729	$7,815,302	$8,349,853	$8,222,852	$8,152,501	$7,789,304	$7,150,594	$7,222,663	$6,911,216	$6,482,182	$7,455,786	$7,998,705
Net Patient Revenue	$7,019,801	$8,734,146	$8,738,538	$8,721,939	$8,382,558	$8,526,278	$8,232,393	$7,443,317	$7,541,953	$7,583,701	$6,690,000	$7,460,790	$7,701,638
Total Payroll	$3,998,117	$4,329,154	$4,432,344	$4,507,887	$4,409,866	$4,425,221	$4,099,777	$3,891,913	$3,936,497	$3,683,403	$3,434,448	$4,151,075	$4,198,310
Profit Margin %	7.2%	14.0%	10.4%	4.6%	2.4%	4.6%	5.4%	4.2%	4.4%	19.8%	11.1%	0.8%	12.1%
Medicare %	28.7%	11.3%	12.9%	10.7%	8.4%	9.3%	9.3%	7.8%	8.8%	8.8%	3.7%	4.4%	3.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	69.3%	67.6%	63.4%	71.3%	75.1%	73.1%	75.0%	74.1%	73.2%	79.0%	76.1%	81.9%
Private %	71.3%	19.5%	19.5%	25.9%	20.3%	15.5%	17.6%	17.2%	17.2%	17.9%	17.3%	19.5%	15.0%
Revenue/Day	$555	$208	$215	$219	$214	$210	$211	$216	$220	$241	$236	$239	$267
Cost/Day	$555	$178	$192	$209	$210	$200	$200	$208	$211	$220	$229	$239	$278
Avg Length of Stay	78.1 days	456.5 days	173.9 days	155.8 days	161.4 days	195.5 days	193.9 days	269.0 days	176.6 days	241.8 days	253.0 days	381.2 days	246.0 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.4M

Profit

$983.1K

Privately-owned community

Home revenue

$9.4M

Profit

$983.1K

Payroll costs

$4.2M

44.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.2M

Total costs $8.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

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Waldon Health Care Center is located in KENNER, Louisiana.
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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits

ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+

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

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

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

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

Benefits

Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits

Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+

General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits

Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits

Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+

General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

Asset Limits None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A

Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

What neighborhood is Waldon Health Care Center in?

Waldon Health Care Center is in the Jefferson Parish neighborhood of KENNER.

Who is the owner of Waldon Health Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Waldon Health Care Center is Waldon Operations Llc.

Is Waldon Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Waldon Health Care Center has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Waldon Health Care Center?

Waldon Health Care Center's occupancy is 54%.

Does Waldon Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Waldon Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

What is the overall rating for Waldon Health Care Center?

Waldon Health Care Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Waldon Health Care Center have?

Waldon Health Care Center has 205 beds.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

51 Certified Nursing Assistant

43 Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

3 Registered Nurse

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Qualified Activities Professional

2 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Louisiana

Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

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

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Senior Rx Program

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Guides for Better Senior Living

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