Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita

Nursing Home in Shreveport

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita

Nursing Home in Shreveport

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita

Booker T. Washington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is located in Shreveport, LA. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility provides a warm, home-like environment with personalized care plans.
(318) 219-2608

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.
3/5 ▲ 0.8 Louisiana average: 2.2/5
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.
4/5 ▲ 1.4 Louisiana average: 2.6/5
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 ▼ 1.0 Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 182nd out of 187 homes in Louisiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 45m per day
Rank #182 / 187Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd out of 187 homes in Louisiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 187 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Louisiana avg (3h 49m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-28%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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 35m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupancy rate 86.2% Rank #43 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 208 days
Occupancy rate
86.2% Rank #43 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
208 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

21% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.5M
Profit
$687.9K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.5M Rank #142 / 191Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$687.9K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #160 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 160th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$2.4M
31.4% of revenue Rank #159 / 191Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
Total costs $6.8M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountyCaddo
CMS Certification Number195615

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NamePMG OPCO-WASHINGTON LLC
Profit StatusFor profit - Partnership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Inviting Common Areas
Comfortable Dining Room
Rehabilitation Center
Beautiful Chapel
On-Site Barber/Beauty Shop
Chef-Inspired Dining Options
ActivitiesEach week, guests receive a calendar of events and happenings at the facility that include performances, parties, outings, holiday events, and more.
Specific ProgramsCardiac & Respiratory, Dementia Care, Diabetes Management, Hospice/Palliative Care, IV Antibiotics, Long Term Care, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Short Term Rehabilitation, Stroke Recovery, Wound Therapy
Operating HoursOpen 24 hours a day Monday-Sunday

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy hearty down-home favorites including meatloaf, catfish, and pot roast prepared daily by the on-site chef.
Meals IncludedYes
Special DietsCardiac-healthy diet, Diabetic-friendly diet, Mechanical soft diet, Pureed diet

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

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

Ranked 27th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection Rating
4 / 5

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

Ranked 14th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Staffing Rating
1 / 5

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

Ranked 106th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #54 / 191Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana state average, with a ranking across all 191 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
3.6 Rank #85 / 191Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 191 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Louisiana average 3.95


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

14 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


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

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

18 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 02, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 02, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita is located in SHREVEPORT, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
LA

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
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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).
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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.
LA

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
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

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

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from SHREVEPORT's city center to Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 109
Employees 75
Contractors 34
Staff to resident ratio 1.51:1
0% compared with Louisiana average

Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1

Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.4 hours
10% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 8.2 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,051
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. 12 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 40
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

17.6%

4,420 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 RN Director of Nursing: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Registered Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4004010,16691100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse170176,34591100%8.1
RN Director of Nursing5381,7237380%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0661,5216976%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0771,3836875%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3035366774%6.6
Nurse Practitioner2025286875%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0664746673%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3034405358%8.1
Administrator1014245358%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0334186673%6.3
Dietitian2024035560%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0443174752%6.7
Mental Health Service Worker1012303134%7.4
Medical Director0116233%20.7
Occupational Therapy Aide0223878%5.5
Registered Nurse1122422%12
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112133%7
40 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 80%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 74%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 75%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 58%
1 Administrator
% of Days 58%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 60%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 52%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 34%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 8%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days 2%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 72
Medicare
12
16.7% of residents
Medicaid
39
54.2% of residents
Private pay or other
21
29.2% of residents
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. 14.0
19% 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. 25.0
23% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.8%
21% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.1%
15% 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 23.1%
35% 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 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
29% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
85% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.9%
91% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.9%
137% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.3%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.0%
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.8%
56% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.5%
15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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

Penalty History

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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