Matthews Memorial Health Care

Nursing Home
Overview of Matthews Memorial Health Care

Matthews Memorial is a well-regarded healthcare community in Alexandria, Louisiana. This compassionate community caters to the diverse needs of its residents, providing tailored solutions for recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term residence. As residents’ needs evolve, Matthews Memorial remains steadfast in providing long-term care within a homelike setting, complete with a plethora of engaging activities that nurture not only their physical well-being but also their mental and spiritual health.

The dedicated staff at Matthews Memorial takes pride in extending a warm welcome to residents. It stands ready to deliver the personalized care required to help them attain their highest levels of health and well-being. For those seeking short-term care following surgery or a hospital stay, Matthews Memorial excels in offering skilled nursing services that expedite the recovery process, ensuring patients return home safely. Moreover, individuals who have undergone procedures like joint replacement surgeries or faced medical events like heart attacks or strokes benefit from Matthews Memorial’s comprehensive rehabilitation therapies, which enhance mobility, strength, and overall functionality.

(318) 445-5215

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
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.
4h 6m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m 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. 12m per day 19m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 10m per day 1h 11m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 39m per day 2h 20m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 59m per day 3h 16m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 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 124

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 68.6%
Residents per day (avg) 81
Occupancy rate
68.6%
Residents per day (avg)
81

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$7.6M
Profit
$174.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$7,618,601.00
Profit
$174,052.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
43.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
Total costs $7.4M

Types of Care at Matthews Memorial Health Care

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Hospice Care
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Matthews Memorial Health Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

HC

Hospice Care

MC

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Places of interest near Matthews Memorial Health Care

Address 3.7 miles from city center — 0.76 miles to nearest hospital (Rapides Pediatric Cardiology)

Address 5100 Jackson St Ext, Alexandria, LA 71303

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

137
Total Staff
111
Employees
26
Contractors
33,304
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse58.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse198.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant668 No
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
108 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.5%
of total hours from contractors
2,827 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Medical Director: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6606618,40091100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse190198,58691100%8.9
Nurse Aide in Training170171,2093134%7.8
Registered Nurse5051,0618998%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0558706875%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide0445376571%5.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0225347279%6.5
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Administrator1014766066%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0334386976%5.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1123023842%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0441353741%3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221115156%2.2
Occupational Therapy Aide011961213%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant01130910%3.3
Medical Director033181921%1
RN Director of Nursing101411%3.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 10

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 36
Citations per inspection
3.6

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

21 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 15 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
100% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

1 serious citation More info Louisiana average: 0.5

35 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Sep 29, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 20, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 10, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 10, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Pathway Management of Louisiana
Resident Census by Payment Source
83 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (14.5%)
Medicaid 70 (84.3%)
Private Pay/Other 1 (1.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Nurse Aide Training
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. 10.2
13% 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. 12.2
40% better than 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 14.6%
29% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.5%
47% 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 9.6%
44% better 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 2.6%
26% 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 11.8%
86% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.0%
11% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.4%
83% 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 32.2%
58% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.42
7% 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. 3.19
15% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.4%
16% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
27% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
23% 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. 22.2%
20% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.9%
15% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.7%
119% worse 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. 25.9%
52% 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. 26.2%
48% worse than 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 $36K
65% 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 $36K
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 2, 2024
$36K

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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