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Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Nursing Home in Louisiana

Overview of Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Heritage Manor of Ville Platte is a health care community located in Ville Platte, Louisiana. It offers skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. The facility focuses on providing a supportive environment for recovery and well-being.

(337) 363-5532 tprudhomme@asimgt.com

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Staff type	Hours / day	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	21m per day	▲ 11% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 1m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 41m per day	▲ 16% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 16m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	2m per day	▼ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	5m per day	▼ 62% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day

124-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

30 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyEvangeline

AccreditationsLouisiana Nursing Home Association, Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce

Owner NameCOMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF VILLE PLATTE, LLC

Profit StatusFor profit - Limited Liability company

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactTrey Prudhomme

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

Specific ProgramsWound Care, Short-term Rehabilitation, Activities

Food DescriptionNutritious, appetizing meals carefully prepared and served in a clean and comfortable dining room.

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Ratings

Overall Rating

2 / 5

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

Ranked 63rd (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection Rating

3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Ranked 49th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Quality Measures Rating

1 / 5

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

Ranked 97th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana

Staffing Rating

3 / 5

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

Ranked 12th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Heritage Manor of Ville Platte is located in VILLE PLATTE, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits

ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+

General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits

Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits

Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+

General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits

Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits

Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+

General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

Asset Limits None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age —

General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A

Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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Long-stay resident measures

Average

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.37

9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days 3.62

31% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 38.5%

38% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits 15.4%

5% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 45.2%

16% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 36.9%

27% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 50.6%

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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5 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center		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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Gonzales (Ascension Parish)	102	96.2%	+34%	4.22				+8%	+2%	2	19	3.8	1	99	-	Arceneaux, Brett	$10.5M	$4.4M	41.9%	195401
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation		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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ruston (Lincoln Parish)	144	75.2%	+5%	3.25				-69%	-22%	0	20	5.0	0	104	-	-	$14.1M	$3.7M	26.5%	195538
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation		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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Farmerville (Union Parish)	150	64.5%	-10%	3.57				-43%	-14%	0	24	6.0	0	97	-	Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust	$7.3M	$3.6M	49%	195459
Heritage Manor of Ville Platte	-	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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish)	124	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center	-	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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Oakdale (Allen Parish)	91	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Gonzales (Ascension Parish)

Bed Count: 102

Occupancy: 96.2%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +34%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+8%

Staffing vs State Avg: +2%

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 19

Citations per Inspection: 3.8

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 98.80

Operator: Arceneaux, Brett

Home Revenue: $10,512,045.00

Payroll Costs: $4,402,813.00

Payroll %: 41.9%

CCN: 195401

Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Ruston (Lincoln Parish)

Bed Count: 144

Occupancy: 75.2%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +5%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-69%

Staffing vs State Avg: -22%

Citations: 20

Citations per Inspection: 5.0

Avg Residents/Day: 104.10

Home Revenue: $14,053,184.00

Payroll Costs: $3,722,380.00

Payroll %: 26.5%

CCN: 195538

Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Farmerville (Union Parish)

Bed Count: 150

Occupancy: 64.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -10%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.6

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-43%

Staffing vs State Avg: -14%

Citations: 24

Citations per Inspection: 6.0

Avg Residents/Day: 96.90

Operator: Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust

Home Revenue: $7,309,607.00

Payroll Costs: $3,584,209.00

Payroll %: 49%

CCN: 195459

Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish)

Bed Count: 124

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center

Type of care: NH AL

Community:Location: Oakdale (Allen Parish)

Bed Count: 91

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

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Overview of Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

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About this community

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

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Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Dining & Nutrition

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Ratings

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Senior Rx Program

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

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Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Nursing Home in Louisiana

Nursing Home in Louisiana

Overview of Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Staffing hours breakdown

About this community

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining & Nutrition

Contact Heritage Manor of Ville Platte

Performance summary

Ratings

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Louisiana

Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Senior Rx Program

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

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