Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (44% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen is a 125-bed skilled nursing facility in Port Allen, Louisiana, offering Behavioral/Psychiatric Services and a Rehab to Home program. The for-profit community is operated by Port Allen Care Center, LLC, and serves West Baton Rouge Parish. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, with roughly 90% of current residents on Medicaid — a payer mix that reflects its orientation toward long-term care.
CMS rates the facility 1 out of 5 stars overall, largely due to a 1-star Health Inspection rating. Since 2022, the facility has completed 10 inspections — nearly 54% more than the Louisiana average of 6.5 — and recorded 47 citations — nearly double the state average of 25.7.
Five of those citations were classified as critical severity, more than three times the Louisiana average of 1.1. A $131,000 federal civil money penalty was imposed in June 2024, above the state average for penalized facilities. Deficiency categories with the heaviest concentration include Resident Rights and Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.
Staffing averages below state benchmarks on most measures. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day — about 6% below the Louisiana average — and RN staffing is particularly thin at 12 minutes per day, compared with the state’s 19-minute average. Weekend nursing coverage drops to 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident, 15% below the state norm.
On the positive side, the facility’s occupancy is 92.2%, ranking 18th out of 189 Louisiana nursing homes and significantly above the state average of 71.8%. Short-stay outcomes show some strength: rehospitalization after an SNF stay is 20%, compared to the Louisiana average of 27.8%, and emergency department visits among short-stay residents are 37% below the state average. The facility’s amenities include a patio with a gazebo and garden boxes, as well as outdoor common areas.
The facility’s capacity and Medicaid-dominant census orient it toward long-term placement in West Baton Rouge Parish, with some short-stay rehabilitation capacity for residents whose primary coverage is Medicare or private pay. However, families should carefully review the facility’s inspection history, staffing levels, and abuse-related citations before considering placement.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Louisiana, the Department of Health, Health Standards Section performs unannounced onsite surveys to verify that healthcare providers meet both state licensing and federal safety rules.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 44 | 32 | This facility has 38% more total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (44 vs. LA avg 32).↑ 38% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 14.7 | 10.7 | This facility has 37% more deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (14.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↑ 37% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.9 | 4.6 | This facility has 7% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (4.9 vs. LA avg 4.6).↑ 7% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 7 | This facility has had 29% more total inspections than the Louisiana average (9 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
29 of 47 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 18 of 47 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,623 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 23,165 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 8,154 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,568 | 69 | 75% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 566 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 540 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 491 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 433 | 59 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 390 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 253 | 33 | 36% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 115 | 40 | 43% | 2.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 30 | 33% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 8 | 9% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 4% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 24, 2024 · $131K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (44% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Port Allen's city center to Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
| Old Brownlee Community Care Center | NH SNF | Bossier City (Old Brownlee Road) | - | 89 | - | 5 | - |
| High Hope Care Center | NH HOS SNF | Sulphur | - | 101 | A+ | 0 | Private Rooms |
| The Gardens Assisted Living | NH AL SNF | Lake Charles | - | 60 | A+ | 14 | - |
| St Anthony Community Care Center | NH SNF | Metairie (Airline Drive) | - | 124 | - | 56 | - |
| Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen | NH HOS RC SNF | Port Allen | - | 125 | A+ | 40 | - |
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen is legally operated by Port Allen Care Center, LLC.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen's occupancy is 88%.
No, Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen has a no-pet policy.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen 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.
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen has 125 beds.
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