Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

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Joe Kenneth Newton Jr owns Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, a 150-bed community located on Sterlington Highway in Farmerville, Louisiana. To cover medical stays, the facility accepts traditional payment avenues such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. The neighborhood is moderately walkable, so visitors can handle occasional errands on foot, though a car remains necessary for most trips around the area.
Residents stay for an average of 208 days, meaning the daily workflow balances short-term post-hospital therapy with permanent skilled nursing care. To track ongoing medical needs, the 24-hour floor staff delivers an average of 3 hours and 34 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This clinical framework includes specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, rehabilitation therapy programs, and end-of-life hospice services.
For day-to-day routines, a certified dietician structures the home-cooked meals, which can be eaten in the main dining hall or a private dining room. The physical layout features private suites, styling stations at an in-house beauty salon, and outdoor spaces. A certified activities director runs the year-round social calendar, while the facility van handles community transportation.
Interested individuals can review the specialized dementia care units, short-term physical therapy tracks, and private room vacancies. The daily routine coordinates these medical options with certified dietary menus, seasonal recreational events, and round-the-clock bedside nursing care.
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
| 23 | 32 | This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (23 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.7 | 10.7 | This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (7.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 28% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.8 | 4 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (5.8 vs. LA avg 4).↑ 45% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer total inspections than a typical Louisiana nursing home (4 vs. LA avg 8).↓ 50% better |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana 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
2,452 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 23,008 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,872 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,298 | 83 | 90% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,067 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 993 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 610 | 67 | 73% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 579 | 73 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 549 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 517 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 506 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 417 | 46 | 50% | 9.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 288 | 35 | 38% | 8.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 3.5 |
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.
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Farmerville's city center to Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is located in FARMERVILLE, Louisiana.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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38
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| Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation |
NH 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).
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150
LA AVG
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51
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51
LA AVG
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#91 / 368 | Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust | $7.3M | $4.7M | 65% | 195459 | ||||
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113
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Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is in the Union Parish neighborhood of FARMERVILLE.
The legal owner and operator of Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is Lakeview Nursing Home Inc.
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & 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.
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has 150 beds.
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