St James Place Nursing Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of St James Place Nursing Care Center
St. James Place in Baton Rouge is a retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on a 52-acre campus. It provides a full continuum of support delivered with compassion and dignity. Residents enjoy a vibrant community with opportunities for connection, learning, and wellness.
(225) 490-3252

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 26m per day

This home provides 31% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 89.3%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
89.3%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$32.0M
Operating loss
-$194.6K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$31,993,293.00
Operating loss
$-194,595.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
20.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
Total costs $16.1M
Bed community size
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195410
County: E. Baton Rouge
Awards: 2025 Best Independent Living community by U.S. News & World Report, two Emblem Awards for high performing scores in Food & Dining and Activities & Enrichment.

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: SPIRITAS SENIOR SERVICES
Profit status: Non profit - Corporation

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Vibrant Activities
Exceptional Dining
Holistic Wellness

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily wellness activities, resident-led clubs, live music, and celebrations.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Programs & Classes, Dining, Wellness & Fitness, Area Attractions

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-prepared meals are always a great reason to gather with friends.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

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

Health Inspection Rating
2 / 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
2 / 5

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

Staffing Rating
4 / 5

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

Compare Nursing Homes around Baton Rouge

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
St James Place Nursing Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70808
64
No
-
-
FIELD, GARY
89.3%
$6,000,149.00
$6,629,150.00
110.5%
53.20
2/5
5.4273
2/5
4/5
2/5
1
21
3
-3%
+31%
+24%
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Baton Rouge (Scotlandville)
145
No
A+
26
-
60.8%
$9,089,863.00
$4,407,847.00
48.5%
88.00
2/5
4.4445
2/5
3/5
4/5
3
20
7
+106%
+7%
-15%
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70811
145
No
-
-
-
60.8%
$9,089,863.00
$4,407,847.00
48.5%
88.00
2/5
4.4445
2/5
3/5
4/5
3
20
7
+106%
+7%
-15%
Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest)
132
No
A+
64
PCM REHAB ENTERPRISES LLC
70.7%
$12,746,486.00
$4,590,746.00
36%
93.60
1/5
3.0627
3/5
1/5
1/5
-
26
-
-32%
-26%
-2%
Capital Oaks Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70806
123
No
-
-
RAMBO, DAVE
88.9%
$11,290,989.00
$4,804,747.00
42.6%
107.60
1/5
4.0192
1/5
3/5
-
3
18
5
-43%
-3%
+24%

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Address 1606.2 miles from city center

Address BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

114
Total Staff
82
Employees
32
Contractors
27,165
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse57.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse3210.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant439 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
86 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
7 staff
5hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.7%
of total hours from contractors
3,447 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Feeding Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 7 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3944311,71791100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse293328,09891100%10.1
RN Director of Nursing4041,4916470%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0558876673%7.7
Registered Nurse5055576875%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0775145864%5
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0334796875%7
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014645864%8
Dietitian1014645864%8
Administrator1014485662%8
Speech Language Pathologist0334476066%6.8
Qualified Social Worker0223056066%5.1
Feeding Assistant0221763943%4.2
Medical Director0111042629%4
Occupational Therapy Aide0114367%7.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011282629%1.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 21
Citations per inspection
5.25

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

20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
173% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


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

Louisiana average: 0.5

3 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)
Administration moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
58 Total Residents
Medicare 11 (19%)
Private Pay/Other 47 (81%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 18.2
55% 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. 33.1
63% 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 34.3%
67% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 37.7%
60% 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 27.4%
61% 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 3.4%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.2%
108% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.9%
154% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
51% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.6%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.0%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.1%
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 93.3%
13% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
86% better 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $72K
30% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than 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. 1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $72K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 31, 2024
$72K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 31, 2024
5 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

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

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

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

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

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

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

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

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

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

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.