Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (77% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Colonial Oaks Living Center LLC operates a single-story care community at 4312 Ithaca Street in Metairie, Louisiana. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 69, making the area moderately walkable so visitors can handle some errands on foot, though most trips require a car.
The floor plan provides a choice between private rooms and companion suites, depending on individual preferences. To manage daily medical needs and medication schedules, the 24-hour floor crew provides an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This combined care team consists of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who coordinate all bedside support.
Interested individuals can walk through the physical layout to see the single-story setup, room configurations, and neighborhood connectivity firsthand. The internal routine balances daily medical supervision with structured personal care, companion lodging setups, and localized support. Living spaces are arranged alongside shared visiting areas and neighborhood access points, backed by routine building upkeep and laundry services managed entirely by the facility staff.
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
| 24 | 32 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (24 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 8 | 10.7 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (8 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 25% better |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
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.
14 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.
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
84 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 13,771 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,595 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,978 | 84 | 91% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 765 | 83 | 90% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 577 | 63 | 68% | 9.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 63 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 313 | 33 | 36% | 9.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 29 | 32% | 9.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 8 | 9% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 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.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Colonial Oaks Living Center 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 (77% 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.
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Metairie's city center to Colonial Oaks Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Colonial Oaks Living Center is located in METAIRIE, Louisiana.
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Colonial Oaks Living Center is in the Jefferson Parish neighborhood of METAIRIE.
Colonial Oaks Living Center is legally operated by Colonial Oaks Care Center Of Metairie.
Colonial Oaks Living Center has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Colonial Oaks Living Center's occupancy is 79%.
Colonial Oaks Living Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Colonial Oaks Living Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Colonial Oaks Living Center has 110 beds.
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