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Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gonzales, LA
ALM Inspection GradeB+ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 6 points above the Louisiana average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gonzales, LA
ALM Inspection GradeB+ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 6 points above the Louisiana average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center, situated in Gonzales, Louisiana, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice services, and respite stays within a 102-bed campus. Specialized supervision inside a secured unit caters to individuals living with memory loss, while respite stays give routine primary caregivers a temporary break. Both private and semi-private suites are available to accommodate different residential preferences.
The facility maintains a 97% occupancy rate. Overall nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident daily. Amenities include an in-house chapel for religious services, a full-service beauty salon and barber shop, and landscaped outdoor grounds featuring walking paths. Financial pathways encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.
Families looking for long-term care or short-term assistance can reach out to Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center to gather information on bed availability, review payment eligibility, or schedule a facility tour.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating 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.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
StaffingData period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 46th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This facility
LA avg 4h 2m
↑ 9% · LA 4h 2mThis facility: 4h 25m per resident per day, 9% above the Louisiana average of 4h 2m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rank#46 / 192Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 46th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 192 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 46th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 192 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 25m
Standout metric: Certified nursing assistant is +25% above Louisiana average
2 of 6 metrics below Louisiana average
Daily care time per resident, by role
LA average · US = national average
Registered nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 4 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.4 staff · 7.5-hour shifts
18m↓ 4% · LA 19mThis facility: 18m per resident per day, 4% below the Louisiana average of 19m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 41m
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 22 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.22 staff · 8.4-hour shifts
1h 13m↑ 2% · LA 1h 11mThis facility: 1h 13m per resident per day, 2% above the Louisiana average of 1h 11m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 52m
Certified nursing assistant Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 60 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.60 staff · 8.1-hour shifts
2h 54m↑ 25% · LA 2h 19mThis facility: 2h 54m per resident per day, 25% above the Louisiana average of 2h 19m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 2h 20m
Physical therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m↑ 14% · LA 3mThis facility: 3m per resident per day, 14% above the Louisiana average of 3m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 4m
Total nursing, weekends Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 40m↑ 12% · LA 3h 16mThis facility: 3h 40m per resident per day, 12% above the Louisiana average of 3h 16m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 3h 26m
RN, weekends Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.Sat–Sun
6m↓ 52% · LA 13mThis facility: 6m per resident per day, 52% below the Louisiana average of 13m (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 28m
Headcount
Total staffEvery person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.114
99 employees · 15 contractors · 50 on an average day Staff per resident114 total staff / 97 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.1.18 : 1↓ 19% · LA 1.45This facility: 1.18 staff per resident, 19% below the Louisiana average of 1.45 (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
114 staff ÷ 97 residents See full Louisiana ranking →Average shiftAverage hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.8 h↓ 2% · LA 8.2 hThis facility: 8 h, 2% below the Louisiana average of 8.2 h (among Louisiana facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
36,994 staff hours this quarter See full Louisiana ranking →
95.8%
of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Louisiana average: 90.1% · Contractors this quarter: Physical Therapy Aide (4), Speech Language Pathologist (4), Qualified Social Worker (3), Physical Therapy Assistant (2), Respiratory Therapy Technician (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.102Rank#141 / 185Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 141st out of 185 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 141st out of 185 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Medium-capacity home
· Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.Rank#6 / 171Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 6th out of 171 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 171. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 6th out of 171 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 171. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
97%This home is often near full
Based on 98.9 residents and 102 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)
Higher than the Louisiana average: 73%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award — Bronze (2024)A three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.
Certifications & Programs
Member of LA Nursing Home Association — Louisiana Nursing Home AssociationMembership in a professional or industry association - a sign of engagement with industry standards and education, though not itself a quality rating.
Member of American Health Care Association — American Health Care AssociationMembership in a professional or industry association - a sign of engagement with industry standards and education, though not itself a quality rating.
LEADER (Culture Change) supporterA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Ownership & Operating Entity
Owner NameAscension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Safety & Compliance
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsLarge Capacity Emergency Generator To Power The Entire Facility During Emergencies
Safety FeaturesSpecial Security For Wandering Residents (Secure Care), Camera System
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.
Additional Services
4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Electronic Health Records
Laundry & Linen
Transportation
Additional Policies & Features
Pets not allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Chapel
Beauty Salon
Computers
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Internet Access
In-House Rehabilitation and Fitness Gym
Landscaped Grounds with Multiple Pathways
Activities
Art Classes
Computer Classes
Gardening
Trips
Arts & Crafts
Faith & Spiritual Life
Chaplain Services
Religious AffiliationYes
Room Accommodations
Room Types
Private RoomSemi-Private / Shared Room
Performance summary
Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.
Ratings
Overall Rating
3 / 5
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.
The Inspection Grade is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade — a
0–100 score (shown as a letter) of a facility's regulatory inspection record,
compared with other CMS-certified facilities in Louisiana. It is built from several categories, each carrying a
weighted share — ranking better than that group raises the grade, worse lowers it. Serious
problems weigh more than clean marks, so one severe issue costs more than a good record earns.
It is not a government rating. CMS and state health agencies publish the underlying
inspection records; the grade is our own calculation from them, and no regulator endorses or reviews it.
It can disagree with the CMS Health Inspection rating, which does not factor
in enforcement and persistence.
How the score is actually built — the categories, what share of the grade each one
carries, the exact measure behind it, and how the pieces combine — is set out in the
Methodology panel. This page covers what the grade is, what it is not, and when we
decline to publish one.
It covers inspections, and nothing else. This grade reads a facility's regulatory
inspection record. It does not measure staffing levels, clinical quality, food, activities, or what
residents and families think of the place. A facility with a strong inspection record can still be
a poor fit, and a weaker record is a reason to ask questions rather than a verdict.
Not every facility is graded on the same categories. Which categories exist at all
depends on what a facility's regulator publishes — fines and problem-resolution data, for instance, are
collected only at the federal level, so they are never part of a state-licensed facility's grade. A
grade can even rest on a single category when that is the only inspection data on
record. It reflects what we can actually verify, and a facility is never marked down for data that
does not exist for it. The Methodology panel lists the categories this facility is
graded on.
The period we look at. Where a state publishes its own inspection record, the grade
follows that record and the period the state reports on. Where we grade from inspection reports we have read
ourselves, the grade covers the last five years. CMS-certified
nursing homes are graded on the current records CMS publishes. Either way, old findings age out: a
facility isn't judged forever on a problem it has long since fixed.
Data quality. We weigh every category by how much verified data we actually have —
federal CMS inspection records count fully, a state's own published record counts nearly as much, and reports read by our AI count for less. When a
record is thin, we grade more cautiously and won't publish a damaging grade we can't stand behind.
The scale. It's set so a typical facility lands around a B+. Most homes are fine;
C, D, or F is a genuine warning flag worth a closer look.
Methodology
How the grade is built for CMS-certified facilities
Every measure below is compared against other CMS-certified facilities in Louisiana — a facility's
position among its peers, not a fixed target. Each category starts at
78, the neutral point, and a measure
moves it up or down according to where the facility ranks.
The score that comes out of those measures is turned into a letter on one
national scale, built from every CMS-certified facility in the country.
The federal inspection record is the same measurement in every state, so a B+ in
Louisiana means what it means anywhere.
Citations50% of grade
All citations, weighted by severity and recencyEvery citation is scored by how serious it was and how widespread, using CMS's own scale — from 4 points for a minor finding up to 150 for widespread immediate jeopardy. The points are then added up across the last three inspection cycles, with the most recent counted three times as heavily as the two before it, so a recent bad inspection weighs more than an old one. Lower is better.100% of this category · can add or subtract
Enforcement35% of grade
FinesThe total federal fines on record.50% of this category · can only subtract — a clean record here earns nothing
Enforcement actionsThe count of payment denials and other enforcement actions on record.50% of this category · can only subtract — a clean record here earns nothing
Persistence15% of grade
Time to correct a findingThe average number of days between a citation and its correction.100% of this category · can add or subtract
The categories are averaged, each weighted by the share shown above, giving a score out of 100.
Those shares assume every category has data behind it: where one is missing — because the
regulator publishes nothing for it — that category is left out and the remaining ones take its
share, rather than the facility being marked down for the gap.
A result above 78 is then pulled back toward it in
proportion to how complete the facility's record is, so a high grade cannot rest on thin evidence.
A recent serious finding can cap the result regardless of the categories. The number is finally
published on a 0–100 scale where a typical facility sits in the 70s and 80s.
The measures above compare this facility with CMS-certified facilities in Louisiana;
the letter itself comes from the national scale described above.
Total health inspections
4↓ 35% · LA 6.2This facility: 4, 35% below the LA average of 6.2 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
16Rank#47 / 198Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 47th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 198 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 47th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 198 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 36% · LA 24.9This facility: 16, 36% below the LA average of 24.9 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4Rank#99 / 198Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 99th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 198 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 99th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 198 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.≈ 0% · LA 4This facility: 4, level with the LA average of 4 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
16 of 16 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 16 citations, not a state comparison
Serious (G–I, actual harm): 1 citation, correctedModerate (D–F, no harm, more than minimal risk): 15 citations, corrected
Lighter shade = corrected
CriticalJ–L
0↓ 100% · LA 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the LA average of 0.8 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
SeriousG–I
1↑ 150% · LA 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the LA average of 0.4 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
ModerateD–F
15↓ 36% · LA 23.3This facility: 15, 36% below the LA average of 23.3 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
MinorA–C
0↓ 100% · LA 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the LA average of 0.4 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk
Latest inspection: Jun 11, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Nutrition & Dietary, 3 of 16 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 11, 20262 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Jun 12, 20257 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Mar 05, 20241 citation
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Aug 17, 20236 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 16 citations
Nutrition & Dietary3 deficiencies (19%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation3 deficiencies (19%)
Resident Rights2 deficiencies (13%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning2 deficiencies (13%)
Quality of Life & Care2 deficiencies (13%)
Infection Control1 deficiency (6%)
Administration1 deficiency (6%)
Pharmacy Services1 deficiency (6%)
Environmental1 deficiency (6%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 Aug 2026)
Total fines on record
$159K Rank#175 / 198Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 175th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 198 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 175th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 198 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
72% higher than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: $92K
Number of fines on record
2
13% more fines than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.8
Payment denials on recordSerious 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$159K
Louisiana average$92K
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jun 26, 2024
$150K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Mar 5, 2024
$9K
Last updated: Aug 2026
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Louisiana average.
Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare
Long-stay quality ratingCMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.4/ 5★★★★★Above average↑ 80% · LA 2.2This facility: 4.0, 80% above the LA average of 2.2 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay quality ratingCMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.1/ 5★★★★★Significantly below average↓ 50% · LA 2.0This facility: 1.0, 50% below the LA average of 2.0 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.High-risk clinical eventsAverage of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.10.0Score · lower is better↑ 1% · LA 10.0This facility: 10.0, 1% above the LA average of 10.0 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Functional declineAverage of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.15.9Score · lower is better↓ 8% · LA 17.2This facility: 15.9, 8% below the LA average of 17.2 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
13 long-stay measures:9 better, 2 worse, 2 near LA average
6 short-stay measures:3 better, 1 worse, 2 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
LA average
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activitiesPercent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased22.9%↑ 29% · LA 17.8This facility: 22.9, 29% above the LA average of 17.8 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsenedPercent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened10.2%↓ 43% · LA 17.9This facility: 10.2, 43% below the LA average of 17.9 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder14.5%↓ 8% · LA 15.8This facility: 14.5, 8% below the LA average of 15.8 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infectionPercent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.8%↓ 62% · LA 2.1This facility: 0.8, 62% below the LA average of 2.1 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injuryPercent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.4%↓ 4% · LA 3.5This facility: 3.4, 4% below the LA average of 3.5 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers4.8%↓ 14% · LA 5.6This facility: 4.8, 14% below the LA average of 5.6 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Physical & mental health
Lost too much weightPercent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight8.9%↑ 72% · LA 5.2This facility: 8.9, 72% above the LA average of 5.2 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptomsPercent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.0%↓ 100% · LA 2.3This facility: 0.0, 100% below the LA average of 2.3 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic usePercent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.6%↓ 67% · LA 22.7This facility: 7.6, 67% below the LA average of 22.7 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%↑ 7% · LA 93.4This facility: 100.0, 7% above the LA average of 93.4 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%↑ 5% · LA 94.9This facility: 100.0, 5% above the LA average of 94.9 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 daysNumber of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.2.58↓ 1% · LA 2.61This facility: 2.58, 1% below the LA average of 2.61 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 daysNumber of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.74↓ 37% · LA 2.77This facility: 1.74, 37% below the LA average of 2.77 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 6 measures
LA or US average
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at dischargePercentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.68.2%↑ 27% · US 53.7This facility: 68.2, 27% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.0.0%↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medicationPercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication9.1%↑ 191% · LA 3.1This facility: 9.1, 191% above the LA average of 3.1 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%↑ 16% · LA 85.9This facility: 100.0, 16% above the LA average of 85.9 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admissionPercentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.23.8%↓ 14% · LA 27.8This facility: 23.8, 14% below the LA average of 27.8 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visitsPercentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.4.6%↓ 69% · LA 14.7This facility: 4.6, 69% below the LA average of 14.7 (among LA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay5 - 6 months
Private pay
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay6 - 7 months
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay7 - 8 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents97
Medicaid
92
94.8% of residents
Private pay or other
5
5.2% 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center from 2012–2025, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 03/2025.
Net Patient Income$1.2M↑ ~$843.5K vs 2024
Payroll Costs$5.3M↑ ~$191.6K vs 2024
Operating Margin11.1%↑ 7.5pp vs 2024
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Occupancy %
94.4%
96.6%
96.0%
95.3%
95.3%
95.9%
96.0%
96.9%
96.8%
87.2%
93.9%
96.7%
96.2%
98.0%
Beds
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
102
Net Income
$698,267
$593,053
$462,351
$237,062
$215,534
$445,818
$592,378
$393,031
$394,737
$821,612
$1,291,805
$664,304
$390,195
$1,247,482
Gross Revenue
$7,847,644
$7,538,773
$7,800,106
$7,728,861
$7,900,059
$7,727,717
$7,794,544
$8,455,221
$8,734,344
$8,482,055
$9,124,402
$9,406,628
$10,482,476
$10,975,425
Operating Expenses
$5,860,073
$5,832,817
$6,245,014
$6,411,153
$6,625,918
$6,600,307
$6,689,751
$7,014,123
$7,301,544
$7,991,989
$8,085,607
$8,866,621
$9,634,768
$9,635,570
Net Patient Income
$693,347
$589,034
$455,906
$231,191
$204,586
$427,893
$573,038
$374,049
$375,520
$431,571
$964,484
$404,907
$360,626
$1,204,163
Net Patient Revenue
$6,553,420
$6,421,851
$6,700,920
$6,642,344
$6,830,504
$7,028,200
$7,262,789
$7,388,172
$7,677,064
$8,423,560
$9,050,091
$9,271,528
$9,995,394
$10,839,733
Payroll Costs
$2,510,359
$2,466,655
$2,674,110
$2,818,653
$2,886,367
$3,030,486
$3,117,409
$3,603,282
$3,408,320
$3,760,336
$3,840,344
$4,563,161
$5,137,347
$5,328,958
Operating Margin %
10.6%
9.2%
6.8%
3.5%
3.0%
6.1%
7.9%
5.1%
4.9%
5.1%
10.7%
4.4%
3.6%
11.1%
Medicare %
9.4%
6.2%
8.4%
7.1%
7.6%
6.4%
6.1%
4.7%
4.7%
11.1%
11.6%
7.8%
3.3%
2.0%
Medicaid %
71.0%
77.1%
74.5%
76.1%
72.5%
76.1%
76.7%
79.1%
80.8%
71.9%
70.9%
75.7%
76.5%
77.6%
Private %
19.6%
16.7%
17.2%
16.8%
19.9%
17.5%
17.3%
16.2%
14.5%
17.0%
17.5%
16.5%
20.2%
20.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$186
$179
$187
$187
$192
$197
$203
$205
$213
$260
$259
$258
$278
$297
Cost/Day
$166
$162
$175
$181
$186
$185
$187
$194
$202
$246
$231
$246
$268
$264
Avg Length of Stay
225.8 days
570.6 days
246.5 days
334.8 days
487.2 days
463.5 days
517.9 days
563.7 days
573.4 days
315.1 days
437.0 days
610.2 days
460.6 days
889.9 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 03/2025.
For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2MFiscal year ending 03/2025
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025Rank#78 / 191Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 78th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 78th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$43.3KFiscal year ending 03/2025
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#58 / 191Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 58th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 58th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.3MFiscal year ending 03/2025
49.2% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#45 / 190Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 45th out of 190 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 45th out of 190 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.3MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Certification details
CMS Certification Number:195401
Owner Name:Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Ascension
Type of Control:For-profit — Operated by a limited liability company.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (73% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
Admissions
51 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare8%
Private pay73%
Medicaid20%
Discharges
41 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare15%
Private pay49%
Medicaid37%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How length of stay is calculated
Average length of stay comes from the facility's Medicare cost report: total resident days in the year divided by total discharges, across all residents and payment types. Homes that mostly provide long-term care show long averages, because few residents leave in a given year.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
What neighborhood is Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center in?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is in the Ascension Parish neighborhood of GONZALES.
Who is the owner of Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is legally operated by Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC.
What is the occupancy rate at Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center's occupancy is 97%.
Are pets allowed at Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center?
No, Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center has a no-pet policy.
Does Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
What is the overall rating for Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center received a 4-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 Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center have?
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center has 102 beds.