Jefferson Healthcare Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Jefferson Healthcare Center
Jefferson Healthcare Center is a beautiful Skilled Nursing Facility in Jefferson, Louisiana. It provides a warm and welcoming place of joy and dignity to those who desire a short-term stay of rehabilitation or for those who can no longer safely live alone. The facility focuses on holistic care to nurture the physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being of its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
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.
3h 31m per day

This home provides 15% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 222

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 77.9%
Residents per day (avg) 169
Occupancy rate
77.9%
Residents per day (avg)
169

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$23.7M
Profit
$7.0M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$23,652,565.00
Profit
$6,954,568.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
28.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.0M
Total costs $16.7M
Bed community size
222-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195272
County: Jefferson

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: JEFFERSON HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
Profit status: For profit - Limited Liability company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer’s Care
Hospice Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and companion accommodations
Resident security system
Beauty salon services
Wi-Fi access
Cable TV connections
Scheduled medical transportation
Therapy services
Social services
Laundry and housekeeping services
Resident phone
Entertainment and comfortable lounge areas
Chaplain visits
Flexible visiting hours
Recreational activity program
Courtyards for enjoying the outdoors
Resident council
Dietary services
Hydration program
Dining room menu posted weekly

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s Care, Hospice Care, Activities, Amenities

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

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

Health Inspection Rating
1 / 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
1 / 5

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

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Jefferson Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

LA 70121
222
No
QSST TRUST FOR GENE OLIVER QUIRK III
77.9%
$17,534,885.00
$6,696,102.00
38.2%
168.80
1/5
3.5178
1/5
1/5
2/5
2
52
4
-78%
-15%
+8%

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Address 0.2 miles from city center

Address Jefferson, LA 70121

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

196
Total Staff
156
Employees
40
Contractors
52,562
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse27.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse759.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant928.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
179 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.6%
of total hours from contractors
841 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 38 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9209230,67591100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse37387512,92891100%9.6
RN Director of Nursing100104,0318391%9.3
Mental Health Service Worker2021,0476976%7.9
Administrator2021,0436976%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3037747886%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1015756774%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist6065316571%6.8
Registered Nurse2024745864%7.9
Dietitian1014596268%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0112033%6.7
Medical Director011411%4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 12

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 52
Citations per inspection
4.33

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

30 of 52 citations resulted from standard inspections; 20 of 52 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 52 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 4
264% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

4 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

46 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

2 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 01, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Plantation Management
Resident Census by Payment Source
174 Total Residents
Medicare 13 (7.5%)
Medicaid 157 (90.2%)
Private Pay/Other 4 (2.3%)
Specialized Care Beds
36 Total Specialty Beds
16.2% of Bed Capacity
36
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
16.2%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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. 10.7
9% 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. 21.1
In line with 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 19.5%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.4%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.5%
14% worse 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 0.6%
82% 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 3.5%
45% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
60% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.7%
10% worse 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 30.9%
51% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 47.6%
48% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.3%
7% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 21.8%
74% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
82% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 41.7%
45% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Penalties and fines

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 $71K
31% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 2
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $71K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 24, 2023
$42K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 24, 2023
4 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 25, 2023
$28K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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