Nursing Home

Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

18180 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 View map
Overview of Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

At Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, they believe in treating the whole person, not just their physical needs. Whether you need short-term care, rehabilitation therapies, or long-term care, they’ve got you covered. Aside from top-notch medical care, they also offer specialized services such as wound care, memory care, and hospice care. And with amenities like beautifully landscaped gardens, a fully-equipped rehabilitation gym, community outings, and even a hydrotherapy spa, they’re truly a cut above the rest.

But what really sets Landmark South apart is their commitment to helping residents renew their minds and spirits. This is a place where you can come to heal not just your body, but your soul as well. So if you’re looking for a warm and welcoming community where you can truly thrive, look no further than Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.6/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
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 52m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the Louisiana average.

Louisiana average: 3h 49m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 7m per day 13m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 144

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 93.8%
Residents per day (avg) 142
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
142

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 28 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.2M
Profit
$1.2M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12,214,043.00
Profit
$1,205,754.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
48.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.0M
Total costs $11.0M
Years in operation
40 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Additional licensing details

Accreditations: Louisiana Nursing Home Association

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: James Smith, Administrator

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Wound Care
Long-term Care
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Rehabilitation
Short-term Rehabilitation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Wound Care, Long-term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehabilitation, Tours, Amenities, Activities, Admissions, Getting Started, Insurance & Payment

Dining & Nutrition

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

Types of Care at Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care
Contact Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
2.4

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


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

Louisiana average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

10 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

1 minor citation More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights critical citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

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

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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144
A+
38
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$12,120,295.00
$5,973,460.00
49.3%
142.10
3/5
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3/5
1
12
1
-25%
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+31%
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AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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145
A+
26
-
60.8%
$9,089,863.00
$4,407,847.00
48.5%
88.00
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4.4445
2/5
3/5
4/5
3
20
7
+106%
+7%
-15%
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

LA 70811
145
A+
-
-
60.8%
$9,089,863.00
$4,407,847.00
48.5%
88.00
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4.4445
2/5
3/5
4/5
3
20
7
+106%
+7%
-15%
Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center
AL

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

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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A+
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70.7%
$12,746,486.00
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93.60
1/5
3.0627
3/5
1/5
1/5
-
26
-
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Capital Oaks Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Center LLC
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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123
-
-
RAMBO, DAVE
88.9%
$11,290,989.00
$4,804,747.00
42.6%
107.60
1/5
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1/5
3/5
-
3
18
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Address 15.6 miles from city center — 3.4 miles to nearest hospital (Woman's Hospital)

Address 18180 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

238
Total Staff
134
Employees
104
Contractors
49,946
Total Hours (Quarter)
63
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 8 8.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 52 9.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 131 9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
196 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
25 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Social Services
9 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.3%
of total hours from contractors
7,645 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 9 Certified Nursing Assistant: 52 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 12 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 13 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 79 52 131 27,050 91 100% 9
Licensed Practical Nurse 39 13 52 13,344 91 100% 9.4
Registered Nurse 8 0 8 2,774 91 100% 8.5
Qualified Social Worker 0 9 9 1,315 78 86% 6.3
Physical Therapy Aide 0 5 5 1,074 79 87% 7.6
Speech Language Pathologist 0 12 12 835 80 88% 5.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 0 2 2 546 68 75% 7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 533 63 69% 8.1
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 511 65 71% 7.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 500 63 69% 7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 465 65 71% 6.9
Nurse Aide in Training 4 0 4 233 20 22% 7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 1 2 108 17 19% 6.4
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 104 13 14% 8
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 24 3 3% 8
Medical Director 0 2 2 9 6 7% 1.5

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
142 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
19 residents (13.4%)
Medicaid
82 residents (57.7%)
Private pay or other
41 residents (28.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 10.9
7% 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. 20.0
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.0%
7% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.7%
21% better than 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 19.4%
13% 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 3.6%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.3%
62% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
48% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
32% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.0%
27% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.99
24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.35
51% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Louisiana avg: 1.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
21% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
63% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
31% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 16.3%
41% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.8%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.2%
8% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 51.9%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 50.6%

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 $10K
90% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than 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. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
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. Nov 14, 2024
$10K

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.