Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Building Type: Single-story
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Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
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.
All 19 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana average: 0.5
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is located in Mer Rouge, Louisiana.
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1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mer Rouge's city center to Oak Woods Home For The Elderly's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
284 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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| Bayou Chateau Nursing Center |
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| Oak Woods Home For The Elderly |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Mer Rouge | 119 | 86.2% | +20% | 5.59 | -47% | +35% | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | - | 52 | 5 | William Bonner | $3.7M | $2.0M | 54.6% | 195598 | ||||
| Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C. |
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Historical financial and operational data for Oak Woods Home For The Elderly based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is in the Mer Rouge neighborhood.
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly's occupancy is 86.2%.
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is located at 1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, LA 71261.
(318) 647-3691 will put you in contact with the team at Oak Woods Home For The Elderly.
Yes — Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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