The Care Center of Dequincy
Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
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.

The Care Center of Dequincy

Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
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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The Care Center of Dequincy accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 6

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
26 Rank #113 / 187Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 187 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
4.33 Rank #119 / 187Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 187 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Louisiana average 3.95


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

21 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious health citations
2
300% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations Louisiana average: 1.1

2 serious citations Louisiana average: 0.5

24 moderate citations Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jan 29, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 87
Employees 47
Contractors 40
Staff to resident ratio 1.43:1
5% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.50:1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.50:1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 30
Average shift 8.9 hours
9% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,591

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 5 total: 2 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 24 total: 10 full-time employees and 14 contractors. 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 37 total: 24 full-time employees and 13 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.7%

2,638 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Registered Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant24133713,64392100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1014245,16692100%9.8
RN Director of Nursing3038667177%8.2
Nurse Aide in Training3037786773%8.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1127377177%9.4
Dietitian1016226672%9.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1014586267%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0113787076%5.4
Registered Nurse2353143740%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0222765459%5.1
Qualified Social Worker0221826672%2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221011921%5.3
Medical Director0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 73%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 77%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 40%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 59%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 72%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 $146K Rank #156 / 187Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 187 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42% 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. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $146K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 29, 2025 · $110K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 29, 2025
$110K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 14.2
21% 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. 23.1
14% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 2.2 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 19.7%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.2%
20% 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 21.5%
26% 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 5.3%
52% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.6%
51% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.4%
99% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
60% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.5%
53% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.3%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.7%
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 100.0%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
29% better 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. 2.69
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.8%
13% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
19% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.3%
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 61
Medicare
3
4.9% of residents
Medicaid
57
93.4% of residents
Private pay or other
1
1.6% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5.3M
Profit
$832.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5.3M Rank #173 / 186Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 186 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$832.3K
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 #169 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 186 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.7M
52% of revenue Rank #71 / 186Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana SNFs typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
Total costs $4.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

The Care Center of Dequincy is located in DEQUINCY, 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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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

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AL

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MC

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Care Center of Dequincy

What neighborhood is The Care Center of Dequincy in?

The Care Center of Dequincy is in the Calcasieu Parish neighborhood of DEQUINCY.

Who is the owner of The Care Center of Dequincy?

The legal owner and operator of The Care Center of Dequincy is St Michael Pfu Llc.

Is The Care Center of Dequincy in a walkable area?

The Care Center of Dequincy has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Care Center of Dequincy?

The Care Center of Dequincy's occupancy is 77%.

Does The Care Center of Dequincy operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Care Center of Dequincy is registered as a for-profit in LA.

What is the overall rating for The Care Center of Dequincy?

The Care Center of Dequincy 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 The Care Center of Dequincy have?

The Care Center of Dequincy has 80 beds.

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