Total health inspections
7
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
Nursing Home in Louisiana
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
Nursing Home in Louisiana
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 172nd out of 194 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.
This home is ranked 172nd out of 194 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 4m per day
vs Louisiana avg
-20%
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.
Occupancy rate
73.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
414 days
Occupancy rate
73.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
414 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.2M
Profit
$944.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.2M
Profit
$944.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.2M
116-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountySt. James
CMS Certification Number195304
Owner NameRIVERLANDS HOME GROUP LLC
Profit StatusFor profit - Individual
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Comfortable
Home-Like Surroundings
Elegant Living Areas
Spacious Dining Room
On-Site Beauty/Barber Shop
Weekly Activities Including Religious Services
Exercise Classes
Performances
Outings
ActivitiesEach week, guests receive a calendar of events and happenings at the facility that include performances, parties, outings, holiday events, and more.
Specific ProgramsShort Term Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Outpatient Therapy, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Hospice/Palliative Care
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy homemade favorites like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy, along with salads, homemade soups and plenty of vegetables.
Meals IncludedYes
Special DietsCardiac-healthy diet, Diabetic-friendly diet, Mechanical soft diet, Pureed diet, Oral supplemental diets available.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
32
Louisiana average 25.7
Citations per inspection
4.57
Louisiana average 3.95
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
2
2
82% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
1
1
100% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
2 critical citations
1 serious citation
26 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 28, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 28, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 28, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 28, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Nov 08, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Nov 08, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Nov 08, 2024
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Nov 08, 2024Data 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.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
139
Employees
54
Contractors
85
Staff to resident ratio
1.88:1
20% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average ratio: 1.56:1
Avg staff/day
37
Average shift
8.4 hours
0% compared with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 8.2 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
28,303
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
8
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
45
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
56
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
25.1%
7,096 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 33
Licensed Practical Nurse: 27
Registered Nurse: 7
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Medical Director: 2
RN Director of Nursing: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 33 | 56 | 11,423 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 27 | 45 | 6,638 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,736 | 81 | 89% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,209 | 69 | 76% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,161 | 71 | 78% | 8.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 692 | 65 | 71% | 9.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 691 | 65 | 71% | 10.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 661 | 69 | 76% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 544 | 62 | 68% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 1 | 7 | 8 | 517 | 60 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 517 | 63 | 69% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 376 | 47 | 52% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 12 | 13% | 4.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 18 | 20% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 24 | 26% | 1.3 |
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
45 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
89%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
76%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
78%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
71%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
68%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days
66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
52%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
13%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
20%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
26%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
74
Medicare
9
12.2% of residents
Medicaid
57
77% of residents
Private pay or other
8
10.8% 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
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 averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.3
55% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.4%
54% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.0%
74% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.3%
28% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
21% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.4%
32% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
87% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
55% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
228% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.4%
15% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.6%
12% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
7% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
26% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana 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
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 5, 2023
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
73.4%
↓ 1.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$944.8K
↑ ~$213.8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.6M
↑ ~$186.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
11.3%
↑ 2.2pp vs 2022
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