Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (76% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Christwood is a nonprofit Life Plan Community at 100 Christwood Boulevard in Covington, Louisiana. Serving St. Tammany Parish, the campus provides a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The 30-bed skilled nursing unit accepts Medicare and private pay.
Total adjusted nursing hours are 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, which is 26% above the Louisiana average. RN hours are 47% above the state average at 28 minutes per day, and weekend RN coverage is more than double the state average. The facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating and a 4-star staffing sub-rating. The quality measures sub-rating is 2 stars, which aligns with the Louisiana average.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees inspections. Christwood holds a 5-star health inspection sub-rating and maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 0.7. Current occupancy is approximately 79%, which is above the state average of 71.8%. Financial records show a stable nonprofit operation with a $2.2 million surplus on $28.1 million in revenue.
The campus features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, art studio, and fishing ponds. Additional amenities include a dog park, walking paths, a day spa, and three libraries. Service programs focus on short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care. Since specific monthly pricing for nursing care is not included in public reports, families should request a current fee schedule directly from the facility.
Families prioritizing strong CMS performance, high staffing levels, and a continuum-of-care campus may find this environment appropriate. Those evaluating Christwood should confirm current room availability and the full inspection history directly with the Louisiana Department of Health before making a placement decision.
In Louisiana, the Department of Health, Health Standards Section performs unannounced onsite surveys to verify that healthcare providers meet both state licensing and federal safety rules.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 32 | This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (5 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 84% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.7 | 10.7 | This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (1.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 84% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.7 | 4 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (1.7 vs. LA avg 4).↓ 58% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer total inspections than a typical Louisiana nursing home (3 vs. LA avg 8).↓ 63% better |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,541 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 25 | 45 | 6,115 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 19 | 35 | 3,136 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 664 | 53 | 58% | 11.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 561 | 70 | 76% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 442 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 431 | 52 | 57% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 426 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 419 | 61 | 66% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 55 | 60% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 390 | 66 | 72% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 344 | 62 | 67% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 246 | 63 | 68% | 3.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 23 | 25% | 2.6 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 12% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Christwood from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (76% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Christwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
| Christwood | NH AL HC IL MC | Covington (St. Tammany Parish) | 30
Facility
30
LA AVG
113
Rank
#252 / 262 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#66 / 194 | +11% | 4.81
Facility
4.81
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#18 / 182 | -40% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 187 | 5
Facility
5
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#3 / 187 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#20 / 187 | - | 24 | A+ |
29
Facility
29
LA AVG
37
Rank
#225 / 368 | Greenbriar | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#3 / 186 | $11.5M
Facility
$11.5M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#1 / 186 | 179.1%
Facility
179.1%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#120 / 186 | 195381 | ||||
| Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC | Covington (St. Tammany Parish) | 172
Facility
172
LA AVG
113
Rank
#21 / 262 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#14 / 194 | +30% | 4.35
Facility
4.35
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#51 / 182 | +26% | +5% | $13.6k
Facility
$13.6k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#95 / 187 | 12
Facility
12
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#21 / 187 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#167 / 187 | 1 | 164 | - |
23
Facility
23
LA AVG
37
Rank
#262 / 368 | - | $17.7M
Facility
$17.7M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#30 / 186 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#3 / 186 | 48.8%
Facility
48.8%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#14 / 186 | 195490 |
Christwood is located in COVINGTON, Louisiana.
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Christwood is in the St. Tammany Parish neighborhood of COVINGTON.
Christwood has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Christwood's occupancy is 80%.
Christwood received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Christwood has 30 beds.
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Christwood is located at 100 CHRISTWOOD BLVD.
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