Total health inspections
3
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
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.
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly
Nursing Home
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly
Nursing Home
Make every moment of your best years count at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly, an idyllic community nestled in the serene setting of Mer Rouge, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community ensures residents are comfortable and safe with a kind and highly trained team providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial challenges.
Prioritizing holistic wellness, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. There’s also no need to worry about mealtimes, as delicious and well-balanced dining options are prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its top-notch services, the community strives to help older adults thrive in retirement.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
119
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.2%
Residents per day (avg)
52
Occupancy rate
86.2%
Residents per day (avg)
52
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3.7M
Operating deficit
-$2.5M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3,664,265.00
Operating deficit
$-2,476,596.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.1M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Oak Woods Home For The Elderly
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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-
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CAUSEY, AVERY
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0.6178
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VERMILION PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST. #3
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Oak Woods Home For The Elderly
-47%
+35%
+20%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Mer Rouge
119
No
-
5
BONNER, WILLIAM
86.2%
$3,607,789.00
$2,001,065.00
55.5%
51.90
5.5851
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Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C.
-6%
-9%
-10%
SNF
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Colfax
140
No
-
7
COLFAX NURSING AND REHAB LLC
64.4%
$9,392,800.00
$3,021,873.00
32.2%
68.70
3.7841
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Eunice Manor
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Eunice
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
THE MADELINE ANN REED MONTELARO TRUST
CCN:
195547
Occupancy:
52.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,042,001.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,228,607.00
Payroll %:
45.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
75.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5806
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+56%
+56%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Bed Options:
Semi-Private Rooms
Haven Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Columbia
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CAUSEY, AVERY
CCN:
195265
Occupancy:
75.4%
Home Revenue:
$9,456,476.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,420,946.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
0.6178
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
RN share vs State Avg:
-100%
-100%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-85%
-85%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Gueydan
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
VERMILION PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST. #3
CCN:
195458
Occupancy:
69.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,618,535.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,360,615.00
Payroll %:
51.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
52.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1953
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
26
RN share vs State Avg:
+51%
+51%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Mer Rouge
Bed Count:
119
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BONNER, WILLIAM
CCN:
195598
Occupancy:
86.2%
Home Revenue:
$3,607,789.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,001,065.00
Payroll %:
55.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.5851
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
19
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+35%
+35%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C.
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Colfax
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COLFAX NURSING AND REHAB LLC
CCN:
195430
Occupancy:
64.4%
Home Revenue:
$9,392,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,021,873.00
Payroll %:
32.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
68.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7841
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
84
Total Staff
80
Employees
4
Contractors
24,959
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 10.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
64 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.1%
of total hours from contractors
284 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 14,052 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 1 | 15 | 5,515 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,145 | 67 | 74% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 838 | 71 | 78% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 605 | 58 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 560 | 71 | 78% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 544 | 58 | 64% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 451 | 43 | 47% | 10.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 421 | 61 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 347 | 61 | 67% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 288 | 50 | 55% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 122 | 25 | 27% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
19
Citations per inspection
6.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 19 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
19 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Feb 04, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Feb 04, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 04, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Feb 04, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
58
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(15.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
39
(67.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
10
(17.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.8
18% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.5
10% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.7%
45% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.1%
11% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.5%
33% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
55% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.5%
65% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.2%
77% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
7% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.0%
52% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.3%
12% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.04
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.04
93% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.16
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.16
50% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
13.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
13.0%
84% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
3.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
3.6%
95% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
40.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
40.5%
46% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 27.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
31.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
31.1%
112% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 14.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
73% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.9%
5% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.0%
13% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$32K
69% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
3
48% more fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$32K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 25, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 25, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 5, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2023
$14K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Oak Woods Home For The Elderly based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.2%
↑ 40.9pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$2,476,596
↓ ~$3.2M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$2,465,857
↓ ~$192K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-68.7%
↓ 89.0pp vs 2023
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