Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Pmg Opco-Alpine LLC runs Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 144-bed facility right on North Service Road in Ruston, Louisiana. The home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs. Because the location relies heavily on highway driving, family members and visitors will need a car to reach the building or run errands.
Stays here average about 139 days, showing a faster turnaround that favors short-term post-hospital therapy alongside traditional long-term care. To keep up with daily medical needs, the nursing team puts in an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes of total care per resident each day. This 24-hour setup handles specialized recovery tracks like cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary care, post-op orthopedics, and negative pressure wound therapy, as well as outpatient therapy and temporary respite stays.
For daily routines, the kitchen serves fresh menus featuring familiar favorites like meatloaf, catfish, and pot roast. The layout includes private guest rooms, common lounges, and an on-site barber and beauty shop. The activities director organizes a weekly social calendar with parties, performances, holiday celebrations, and group outings, while the facility van handles transportation to medical appointments.
Older adults can access specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage clinical recovery tracks, and temporary respite services. The internal schedule balances these medical offerings with three daily meals, scheduled recreational outings, holiday parties, and on-site grooming services. Living areas are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and private spaces for guests, backed by dedicated appointment transit and continuous personal care support managed entirely by the facility staff.
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
| 26 | 32 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (26 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.2 | 4.6 | This facility has 13% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (5.2 vs. LA avg 4.6).↑ 13% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Louisiana average (5 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
State average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
State average 25.7
State average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 1.1
State average: 0.5
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
7,783 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 0 | 68 | 23,401 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 11 | 23 | 6,191 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2,422 | 71 | 77% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,035 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,981 | 72 | 78% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,055 | 66 | 72% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,052 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,012 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 992 | 66 | 72% | 8.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 134 | 17 | 18% | 7.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% 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 Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2401 North Service Road, Ruston, LA 71270
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| Audubon Retirement Village | NH SNF | New Orleans (Audubon) | 142
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113
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77.3%
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$107.9k
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8
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25.7
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#7 / 200 | 2.7
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2.7
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3.9
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#30 / 200 | - | 110 | - |
73
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73
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37
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#20 / 368 | Ayame Dinkler | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#63 / 200 | $0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
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#106 / 200 | 0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#151 / 200 | 195638 | ||||
| Old Brownlee Community Care Center | NH SNF | Bossier City (Old Brownlee Road) | 89
Facility
89
LA AVG
113
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#190 / 259 |
91.7%
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91.7%
LA AVG
70.3
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#21 / 175 | +30% | 5.42
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5.42
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4.14
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#6 / 195 | +5% | +31% | $0
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$0
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$107.9k
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#1 / 200 | 8
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8
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25.7
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#7 / 200 | 2.0
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2.0
LA AVG
3.9
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#2 / 200 | - | 82 | - |
5
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5
LA AVG
37
Rank
#332 / 368 | - | $10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$9.6M
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#52 / 200 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#68 / 200 | 50.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
50.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#115 / 200 | 195363 | ||||
| High Hope Care Center | NH HOS SNF | Sulphur | 101
Facility
101
LA AVG
113
Rank
#162 / 259 |
91.1%
Facility
91.1%
LA AVG
70.3
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#22 / 175 | +30% | 3.47
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3.47
LA AVG
4.14
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#145 / 195 | -27% | -16% | $0
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$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
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#1 / 200 | 8
Facility
8
LA AVG
25.7
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#7 / 200 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
LA AVG
3.9
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#2 / 200 | - | 92 | A+ |
0
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0
LA AVG
37
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#352 / 368 | Elizabeth Broussard | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#98 / 200 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#140 / 200 | 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#132 / 200 | 195601 | ||||
| The Gardens Assisted Living | NH AL SNF | Lake Charles | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#226 / 259 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#102 / 175 | -2% | 4.81
Facility
4.81
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#19 / 195 | -66% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 200 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#30 / 200 | 1 | 42 | A+ |
14
Facility
14
LA AVG
37
Rank
#302 / 368 | Justin Wilcoxon | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#163 / 200 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#122 / 200 | 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#42 / 200 | 195636 | ||||
| Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Ruston (Lincoln Parish) | 144
Facility
144
LA AVG
113
Rank
#63 / 259 |
78.5%
Facility
78.5%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#70 / 175 | +12% | 3.25
Facility
3.25
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#170 / 195 | -51% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 20
Facility
20
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#73 / 200 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#158 / 200 | - | 113 | A+ |
1
Facility
1
LA AVG
37
Rank
#345 / 368 | - | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#34 / 200 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#132 / 200 | 29.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
29.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#199 / 200 | 195538 |
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is in the Lincoln Parish neighborhood of RUSTON.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is legally operated by Pmg Opco-Alpine LLC.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 79%.
No, Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has a no-pet policy.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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