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At Baton Rouge Health Care Center, residents’ lifestyles take center stage, with a therapy program tailored to their unique preferences and interests. The center celebrates diversity and individuality and ensures that every resident’s desires are respected and met. The home offers top-notch medical services such as podiatry, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, post-joint replacement care, and much more.
They have a wide range of payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private pay. The center also provides exciting outings, engaging church services, salon and barber services, WiFi access, convenient transportation, as well as housekeeping and laundry services to keep residents’ living spaces sparkling clean. At Baton Rouge Health Care Center, residents can truly live life to the fullest.
Charles Barber serves as the Administrator of Baton Rouge Health Care Center, leading a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing compassionate and high-quality residential care. He plays a key role in ensuring a positive and supportive environment for all residents.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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+106% +7% 
-15% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
+106% +7% -15% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Hospice Care
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-32% -26% -2% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-56% -8% -10% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-43% -3% +24% 
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
+106%
+7%
-15%
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
+106%
+7%
-15%
Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center
-32%
-26%
-2%
Center Point Health Care and Rehab
-56%
-8%
-10%
Capital Oaks Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center LLC
-43%
-3%
+24%
11.5 miles from city center — 3.05 miles to nearest hospital (Champion Medical Center Baton Rouge)
5550 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 6.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 7.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 1 | 60 | 22,659 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,978 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,174 | 77 | 85% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 937 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 812 | 72 | 79% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 631 | 65 | 71% | 9.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 589 | 61 | 67% | 9.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 56 | 62% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 416 | 65 | 71% | 5.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 403 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 378 | 63 | 69% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 160 | 66 | 73% | 1.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 65 | 71% | 1.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 16 | 18% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 7% | 5.6 |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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264% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
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500% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.9
15% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.2
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.8%
18% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.9%
7% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
29% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
45% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
30% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
65% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
10% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.7%
59% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
47% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
21% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
84% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
24% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 76.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
98% higher than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: $103K
48% more fines than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
552% more payment denials than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 4, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 4, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 6, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Baton Rouge Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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