Christwood is a nonprofit Life Plan Community at 100 Christwood Boulevard in Covington, Louisiana. Serving St. Tammany Parish, the campus provides a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The 30-bed skilled nursing unit accepts Medicare and private pay.
Total adjusted nursing hours are 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, which is 26% above the Louisiana average. RN hours are 47% above the state average at 28 minutes per day, and weekend RN coverage is more than double the state average. The facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating and a 4-star staffing sub-rating. The quality measures sub-rating is 2 stars, which aligns with the Louisiana average.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees inspections. Christwood holds a 5-star health inspection sub-rating and maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 0.7. Current occupancy is approximately 79%, which is above the state average of 71.8%. Financial records show a stable nonprofit operation with a $2.2 million surplus on $28.1 million in revenue.
The campus features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, art studio, and fishing ponds. Additional amenities include a dog park, walking paths, a day spa, and three libraries. Service programs focus on short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care. Since specific monthly pricing for nursing care is not included in public reports, families should request a current fee schedule directly from the facility.
Families prioritizing strong CMS performance, high staffing levels, and a continuum-of-care campus may find this environment appropriate. Those evaluating Christwood should confirm current room availability and the full inspection history directly with the Louisiana Department of Health before making a placement decision.
