Total health inspections
6
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Lafayette, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Lafayette, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living
Courtyard Assisted Living is a cherished family-owned and operated establishment since 1985 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Conveniently located, this community has woven together residents and employees into an extended family, creating an environment of belonging and comfort. The genuine warmth shared between Courtyard’s residents and its dedicated staff fosters a sense of home away from home.
Courtyard Retirement and Assisted Living stands as Lafayette’s pioneering retirement community, setting the bar for care and a homelike haven. Whether seeking assistance due to aging, illness, recovery, or rehabilitation, Courtyard’s caregivers deliver tailored services rooted in trust and compassion. Beyond helping with daily tasks, this assisted living community builds nurturing relationships with each senior resident, offering unparalleled one-on-one attention and care. Courtyard specializes in providing attentive care and daily living support to individuals across various needs. With 24-hour staff presence and a dedicated security guard, safety and carefree living are paramount, allowing residents to embrace the fulfilling life they deserve.
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 91st out of 182 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 91st out of 182 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 51m per day
Rank #91 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 182 homes in Louisiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 182 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Louisiana avg
+1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 35m per day |
Types of Care at Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.9%
Rank #59 / 186Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 186. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
243 days
Occupancy rate
80.9%
Rank #59 / 186Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 186. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
243 days
40 years in operation Rank #12 / 38Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 38 homes in Louisiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #60 / 187Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactNick Savor, Administrative Director
Inspection History
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
29
Rank #127 / 187Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 187 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Louisiana average 25.7
Citations per inspection
4.83
Rank #140 / 187Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 187 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 62Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 62 homes in Louisiana. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Louisiana SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Oct 30, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Oct 30, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 30, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 30, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
213
Employees
66
Contractors
147
Staff to resident ratio
2.57:1
64% better than Louisiana average
Avg staff/day
37
Average shift
9.5 hours
16% better than Louisiana average
Total staff hours (quarter)
32,168
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
57
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
120
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
27.4%
8,799 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 82
Licensed Practical Nurse: 39
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Occupational Therapist: 2
Medical Director: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 82 | 120 | 20,215 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 39 | 57 | 7,535 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,037 | 91 | 99% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 73 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 61 | 66% | 8.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 62 | 67% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 391 | 55 | 60% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 333 | 63 | 68% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 270 | 31 | 34% | 8.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 235 | 55 | 60% | 3.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 227 | 39 | 42% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 132 | 27 | 29% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 12 | 13% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 14% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 9% | 3 |
120 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
57 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
79%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
66%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
60%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
68%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
34%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
60%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
42%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
29%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
13%
2 Occupational Therapist
% of Days
7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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
$24K Rank #106 / 187Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 187 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
3
48% more 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
$24K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 26, 2023
$3K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 27, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 27, 2023
$19K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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.
6.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.9
41% 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.
10.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.8
47% 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
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.2%
45% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
49% 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
9.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.1%
47% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
56% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
60% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%
73% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
36% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
34.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
34.4%
68% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
6% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.3%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.7%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
69.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
69.6%
9% worse 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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Medicaid
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
83
Medicare
11
13.3% of residents
Medicaid
48
57.8% of residents
Private pay or other
24
28.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.9%
↑ 6.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$773.6K
↑ ~$569.4K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.0M
↑ ~$32.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.7%
↑ 7.5pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.3M
Profit
$773.6K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.3M Rank #142 / 186Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$773.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.1M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lafayette's city center to Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.94 miles to nearest hospital (SWLA Center for Health Services, Inc.)
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living
Is Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the address of Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living?
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living is located at 308 Sidney Martin Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507, United States.
What is the phone number of Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living?
(337) 237-3040 will put you in contact with the team at Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living.
Is Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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