4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge’s Saint George neighborhood, about 15.6 miles from downtown and 2.7 miles from Rise Community Hospital. The facility has been running for 41 years. It is a 144-bed nursing home offering nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and palliative care, administered by James Smith. The Walk Score is 38, so a car handles most of the practical logistics for families and visitors.
One hundred forty-two of the 144 beds are occupied, a 93.8% fill rate. The average stay is 268 days, nearly nine months, which tells you this community carries a significant long-stay population alongside whatever short-term rehabilitation volume passes through. Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day; registered nurses account for 16 minutes of that directly.
The clinical program covers wound care and short-term rehabilitation on the services side, with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and respiratory therapy all available on-site. Memory care and hospice round out the specialty offerings. The facility runs a Nurse Aide Training Program on-site, which is a reasonable signal about investment in the nursing pipeline.
An Active Resident Council operates, and meals are served in an on-site dining room. Gardens, a rehabilitation gym, and a hydrotherapy spa are on the amenity list. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
The facility is a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. State inspections have centered on infection prevention and control, dietary and food service, resident rights, and medication management.
For residents who need nursing care, wound management, memory care, or hospice in a high-occupancy, long-established Baton Rouge facility, Landmark South covers a wide clinical range under one roof.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 101st out of 199 homes in Louisiana for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | 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.
| 16m per day | ▼ 14% 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 11m per day | ■ Avg 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 15m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 4m per day | ▼ 6% 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 | ▼ 31% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 7m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 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.
6 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
23% more staff per resident than Louisiana average
6% better than Louisiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
68 total: 41 full-time employees and 27 contractors.
68
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
124 total: 75 full-time employees and 49 contractors.
124
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
7,405 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 75 | 49 | 124 | 26,824 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 41 | 27 | 68 | 14,655 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,720 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1,990 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,245 | 80 | 87% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 985 | 80 | 87% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 11 | 11 | 719 | 76 | 83% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 443 | 62 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 443 | 61 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 324 | 53 | 58% | 5.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 254 | 31 | 34% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
90% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 14, 2024 · $10K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 14, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.9
7% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.0
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
7% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
21% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.4%
13% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.3%
62% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
48% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
32% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
27% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.99
24% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.35
51% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
21% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
63% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
31% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.3%
41% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 27.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.8%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 14.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
49.2%
8% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.9%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% 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)
Total residents
142Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #14 / 203Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 203 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #29 / 203Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 203 homes in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
15.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Baton Rouge's city center to Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.69 miles to nearest hospital (Rise Community Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
| Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC | Baton Rouge (Saint George) | 144
Facility
144
LA AVG
113
Rank
#63 / 262 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#15 / 204 | +31% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#101 / 199 | -19% | -7% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#101 / 204 | 12
Facility
12
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#22 / 204 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#17 / 204 | 1 | 139 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
LA AVG
37
Rank
#178 / 368 | James Smith | $15.0M
Facility
$15.0M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#52 / 203 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#14 / 203 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#29 / 203 | 195480 | ||||
| Baton Rouge Health Care Center | NH | Baton Rouge (Scotlandville) | 145
Facility
145
LA AVG
113
Rank
#59 / 262 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#137 / 204 | -10% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#42 / 199 | +90% | +7% | $203.7k
Facility
$203.7k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#188 / 204 | 20
Facility
20
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#74 / 204 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#21 / 204 | 7 | 93 | A+ |
8
Facility
8
LA AVG
37
Rank
#323 / 368 | - | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#107 / 203 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#79 / 203 | 58.6%
Facility
58.6%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#61 / 203 | 195361 | ||||
| Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center | NH | Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest) | 132
Facility
132
LA AVG
113
Rank
#83 / 262 |
73.5%
Facility
73.5%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#99 / 204 | +2% | 3.06
Facility
3.06
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#177 / 199 | -2% | -26% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 26
Facility
26
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#122 / 204 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#165 / 204 | - | 98 | A+ |
64
Facility
64
LA AVG
37
Rank
#53 / 368 | Pcm Rehab Enterprises LLC | $11.3M
Facility
$11.3M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#44 / 203 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#29 / 203 | 45.8%
Facility
45.8%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#76 / 203 | 195476 | ||||
| Flannery Oaks Guest House | NH HC PC | Baton Rouge (Park Forest/La North) | 130
Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
#85 / 262 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#108 / 204 | 0% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#173 / 199 | -100% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 34
Facility
34
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#156 / 204 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#180 / 204 | - | 106 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
LA AVG
37
Rank
#282 / 368 | Donnie Hodges | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#171 / 203 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#115 / 203 | 48.9%
Facility
48.9%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#14 / 203 | 195477 | ||||
| White Oak Post Acute Care | NH | Baton Rouge (Eastgate) | 176
Facility
176
LA AVG
113
Rank
#19 / 262 |
52.3%
Facility
52.3%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#177 / 204 | -27% | 3.94
Facility
3.94
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#101 / 199 | -53% | -5% | $567.8k
Facility
$567.8k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#204 / 204 | 90
Facility
90
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#204 / 204 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#194 / 204 | 8 | 94 | A+ |
53
Facility
53
LA AVG
37
Rank
#83 / 368 | Keira Juge | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#134 / 203 | $3.9M
Facility
$3.9M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#131 / 203 | 47.8%
Facility
47.8%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#89 / 203 | 195488 |
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Saint George neighborhood of Baton Rouge.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 93.8%.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Yes — there are 10 photos of Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 18180 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.
(225) 291-8474 will put you in contact with the team at Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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