Overview of Christwood
Christwood is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Covington, Louisiana. It offers a variety of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to numerous amenities and activities.
(985) 898-0515

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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.
4h 49m per day

This home provides 16% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 30

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 78.7%
Residents per day (avg) 25
Occupancy rate
78.7%
Residents per day (avg)
25

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

76% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$28.1M
Surplus of revenue
$2.2M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$28,143,964.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,158,397.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.4M
36.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.6M
Total costs $26.0M
Bed community size
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195381
County: St. Tammany

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: CHRISTWOOD
Profit status: Non profit - Corporation

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems: Yes

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center
indoor heated pool
dining venues
art studio
art gallery
three libraries
game rooms
full-service salon and day spa
convenience store
community garden
gazebo and picnic area
paved walking paths
dog park
fishing ponds
outdoor fire pit.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Various activities and events throughout the year.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, Companion & Personal Care Services, Community Center, Fitness & Wellness, Culinary Services, Events
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Culinary team makes dining special using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create flavorful dishes made to order.

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
5 / 5

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

Health Inspection Rating
5 / 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
2 / 5

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

Staffing Rating
4 / 5

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

Compare Nursing Homes around Covington

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Christwood
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

LA 70433
30
No
-
GREENBRIAR
78.7%
$7,951,053.00
$10,356,408.00
130.3%
25.20
5/5
4.8124
5/5
4/5
2/5
-
5
-
-30%
+16%
+10%
-
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

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

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Covington
172
No
19
-
93.1%
$13,993,391.00
$7,437,447.00
53.1%
160.80
3/5
4.3452
3/5
3/5
2/5
1
12
1
-17%
+5%
+30%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

LA 70433
172
No
-
-
93.1%
$13,993,391.00
$7,437,447.00
53.1%
160.80
3/5
4.3452
3/5
3/5
2/5
1
12
1
-17%
+5%
+30%
-

Places of interest near Christwood

Address 3.7 miles from city center

Address COVINGTON, LA 70433

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

94
Total Staff
39
Employees
55
Contractors
13,991
Total Hours (Quarter)
20
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse311.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse298.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant408.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
73 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
24.4%
of total hours from contractors
3,409 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 21 Licensed Practical Nurse: 18 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant1921405,91591100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse1118292,80791100%8.8
Nurse Practitioner1016047582%8.1
Dietitian2025938593%6.8
Registered Nurse3035864752%11.8
Administrator1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014385763%7.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0113875965%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist0333836369%5.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223796470%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide0333726167%6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0223326268%5.2
Qualified Social Worker0223266571%5
RN Director of Nursing1012512527%10
Medical Director011651314%5
Occupational Therapy Aide011501820%2.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111033%3.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
2.5

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

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 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

5 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Dec 20, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
24 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (41.7%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (58.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
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. 8.1
31% 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. 15.7
23% 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 17.4%
15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.0%
18% 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 0.0%
100% 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 10.8%
69% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
38% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
19% 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 10.3%
49% 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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.7%
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
35% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.1%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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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.

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