Avalon Place of Monroe

Assisted Living, Nursing Home & Memory Care · Monroe, LA
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Avalon Place of Monroe

Assisted Living in Monroe

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Avalon Place of Monroe accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Avalon Place of Monroe

Avalon Place is a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that prioritizes restoring residents to their highest levels of activity and independence. Their dedicated mission is to facilitate the recovery process for residents who have experienced various illnesses and conditions. The primary focus remains on rehabilitation, with the ultimate goal of helping residents reintegrate into their communities and resume their lives with as much independence as possible.

Avalon Place has crafted a homelike environment that encourages recovery and inspires all residents to achieve optimal quality of life. The center boasts an exceptional team of physicians and specialists who lead the way in providing expert care and support, all aimed at assisting residents in regaining their strength for a safe return home. With licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available around the clock, residents receive continuous care.

(318) 322-2000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The 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.
▼ 55.0% Below LA avg.
Health Inspection Info Based 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.
▼ 24.2% Below LA avg.
Staffing Info Measures 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.
At LA avg.
Quality Measures Info Based 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.
▼ 49.0% Below LA avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 111th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.

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.
3h 44m per day
Rank #111 / 187Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 187 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Louisiana avg (3h 49m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-2%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 3h 0m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupancy rate 76.7% Rank #86 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 386 days
Occupancy rate
76.7% Rank #86 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
386 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$6.4M
Profit
$363.6K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$6.4M Rank #152 / 191Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$363.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #119 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$4.3M
67.1% of revenue Rank #19 / 191Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
Total costs $6.0M
Years in operation
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #51 / 74Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 74 homes in Louisiana.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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License Details

CMS Certification Number195492

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Matthew Hall, Administrator

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Avalon Place of Monroe

Nursing Home Memory Care Assisted Living

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
28 Rank #131 / 191Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana state average, with a ranking across all 191 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
5.6 Rank #161 / 191Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 191 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Louisiana average 3.95


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

19 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


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

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

28 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 4 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Dec 04, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Oct 16, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Oct 16, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Oct 16, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

Avalon Place of Monroe is located in Monroe, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

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

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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Address 6.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Monroe's city center to Avalon Place of Monroe's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.38 miles to nearest hospital (Internal Medicine Of The Twin Cities)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 160
Employees 84
Contractors 76
Staff to resident ratio 2.13:1
37% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1

Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 7.7 hours
6% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 8.2 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,538
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 104
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

14.2%

3,766 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 52 Licensed Practical Nurse: 11 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant525210414,80291100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1811295,74191100%8
RN Director of Nursing4041,2446774%7.7
Registered Nurse6067407481%7.9
Dietitian1015256268%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Administrator1014966268%8
Physical Therapy Aide0334926066%8.2
Qualified Social Worker0224796571%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0224776571%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014325459%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0113905864%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician022952932%3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0115278%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011351011%3.5
Medical Director0112333%7.5
104 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 81%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 59%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 32%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 75
Medicare
6
8% of residents
Medicaid
43
57.3% of residents
Private pay or other
26
34.7% 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.

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. 16.8
43% 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. 28.5
40% 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 30.4%
48% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 42.2%
79% 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 13.0%
24% better 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 2.2%
36% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.9%
24% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
12% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
78% 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 26.9%
32% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.2%
10% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.9%
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 43.5%
47% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
75% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 28.3%
63% worse 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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avalon Place of Monroe

What neighborhood is Avalon Place of Monroe in?

Avalon Place of Monroe is in the Lamkin neighborhood of Monroe.

Is Avalon Place of Monroe in a walkable area?

Avalon Place of Monroe has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the phone number of Avalon Place of Monroe?

(318) 322-2000 will put you in contact with the team at Avalon Place of Monroe.

Is Avalon Place of Monroe Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Avalon Place of Monroe is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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