Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement

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Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement

LUTCHER, LA 70071 View Map
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Overview of Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement offers excellence in health care for adults who are recovering from serious illness, those who need rehabilitation after an injury or illness, and those who need skilled nursing care in a residential environment. The facility provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with a commitment to quality resident care. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and personalized care tailored to their individual needs.
(225) 869-5725

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 4m per day

This home provides 26% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 116

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 73.4%
Residents per day (avg) 77
Occupancy rate
73.4%
Residents per day (avg)
77

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.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 years

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.2M
Profit
$944.8K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$9,181,396.00
Profit
$944,803.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
34.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.2M
Bed community size
116-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195304
County: St. James

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: RIVERLANDS HOME GROUP LLC
Profit status: For profit - Individual

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Comfortable
home-like surroundings
elegant living areas
spacious dining room
on-site beauty/barber shop
weekly activities including religious services
exercise classes
performances
outings.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Each week, guests receive a calendar of events and happenings at the facility that include performances, parties, outings, holiday events, and more.
Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Outpatient Therapy, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Hospice/Palliative Care
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy homemade favorites like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy, along with salads, homemade soups and plenty of vegetables.
Meals Included
Yes
Special Diets
Cardiac-healthy diet, Diabetic-friendly diet, Mechanical soft diet, Pureed diet, Oral supplemental diets available.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

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Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address LUTCHER, LA 70071

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

139
Total Staff
54
Employees
85
Contractors
28,303
Total Hours (Quarter)
37
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse88.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse458.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant568.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
116 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
10.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
25.1%
of total hours from contractors
7,096 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 33 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Registered Nurse: 7 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 27 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant23335611,42391100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse1827456,63891100%8.8
RN Director of Nursing6172,7368189%8.4
Speech Language Pathologist0331,2096976%9.5
Physical Therapy Aide0221,1617178%8.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0226926571%9.9
Qualified Social Worker0226916571%10.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0336616976%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1125446268%8.4
Registered Nurse1785176066%8.4
Dietitian1015176369%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker2023764752%8
Occupational Therapy Aide011531213%4.4
Medical Director022481820%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011302426%1.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 32
Citations per inspection
4.57

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

12 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations; and 15 of 32 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
82% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
100% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

2 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

1 serious citation More info Louisiana average: 0.5

26 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

3 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 08, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Nov 08, 2024

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
74 Total Residents
Medicare 9 (12.2%)
Medicaid 57 (77%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (10.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 5.8
51% better 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. 9.3
55% better 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 9.4%
54% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.0%
74% better 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 12.3%
28% 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 2.7%
21% 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 8.4%
32% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
87% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
55% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
228% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.4%
15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than 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 92.6%
12% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
7% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.0%
26% better 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $11K
90% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious 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 $11K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 5, 2023
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

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

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.