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St James Place Nursing Care Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Baton Rouge, LA
CMS overall rating
2/5
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.
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Baton Rouge, LA
CMS overall rating
2/5
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.
St James Place Nursing Care Center accepts Medicare and private pay.
Overview of St James Place Nursing Care Center
St James Place Nursing Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Baton Rouge, LA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Several care levels are available within one community, so St James Place Nursing Care Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 90 beds and is operated by Spiritas Senior Services. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for covered care or services. A Walk Score of 67 means some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to walk for certain nearby needs. Chef-prepared meals, daily wellness activities, resident-led clubs, live music, celebrations, and rehabilitation services provide prepared dining, organized activities, social gatherings, and therapy support within the community.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe 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.
Health InspectionBased 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.
StaffingMeasures 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.
Quality MeasuresBased 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.
Staffing hours
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.
Hours per resident per day vs Louisiana averages
Rank#2 / 195Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 195 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 195 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Total nursing care
This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 195 nursing homes we track 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.
5h 48m
40% above state avg
This facilityState avg 4h 9m
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.
22m
+18% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVNLicensed 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.
2h 16m
+91% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse AideCertified 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.
3h 10m
+37% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total NursingCombined 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.
4h 55m
+50% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical TherapistHours 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.
11m
+273% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RNRegistered 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.
10m
−23% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day
1 of 6 metrics below state avg
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.90Rank#159 / 190Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 159th out of 190 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.Rank#24 / 213Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 24th out of 213 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67/ 100
Residents per day The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
15
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
120days
About this community
Awards
2025 Best Independent Living community by U.S. News & World Report
two Emblem Awards for high performing scores in Food & Dining and Activities & Enrichment.
License Details
Facility TypeMedicare
CountyE. Baton Rouge
CMS Certification Number195410
Ownership & Operating Entity
Owner NameSpiritas Senior Services
Profit StatusNonprofit
Therapy & Rehabilitation
1 service
Rehabilitation Services
Additional Policies & Features
Pets not allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Activities
Dining
Wellness Center
ActivitiesDaily wellness activities, resident-led clubs, live music, and celebrations
Specific ProgramsPrograms & Classes, Wellness & Fitness, Area Attractions
Performance summary
Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.
Ratings
Overall Rating
2 / 5
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.
Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
Inspection History
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of dataThese figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.22 deficiencies6 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Louisiana state average
Overall vs. LA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Louisiana average:
• Total deficiencies (21% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
LA Average
vs. LA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
22
28.0
This facility has 21% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (22 vs. LA avg 28).↓ 21% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.
3.7
4.2
This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (3.7 vs. LA avg 4.2).↓ 12% better
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
LA Average
vs. LA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
6
7.0
This facility has had 14% fewer total inspections than the Louisiana average (6 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer
CMS Health Inspection History
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
InspectionsSince 2023 · 3 years of data
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Total health inspections5
Louisiana average6.2
Last Health inspection on Jan 2026
Total health citations
22Rank#96 / 202Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 96th out of 202 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 202 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Louisiana average24.9
Citations per inspection
4.4Rank#132 / 202Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 132nd out of 202 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 202 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Louisiana average4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
3
233% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.9
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.4
3 critical citationsLouisiana average: 0.9
0 serious citationsLouisiana average: 0.4
19 moderate citationsLouisiana average: 23.2
0 minor citationsLouisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citationJan 08, 2026
Corrected
Administration moderate citationJun 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citationJun 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citationJun 25, 2025
Corrected
Citations history (last 3 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff134
Employees81
Contractors53
Staff to resident ratio2.31 : 1
56% more staff per resident than Louisiana average
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
$72K Rank#155 / 202Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 155th out of 202 nursing homes we track in Louisiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 202 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30% lower than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.0
Payment DenialsSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility$72K
Louisiana average$103K
Penalty History
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.
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.May 31, 2024
$72K
Payment DenialSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.May 31, 2024
5 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
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 scoreA composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.18.2
55% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline scoreA composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.33.1
63% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
AverageLouisiana avg: 2.2CMS 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 Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased34.3%
67% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened37.7%
60% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder27.4%
61% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.4%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers13.2%
108% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection6.9%
154% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.5%
51% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication20.6%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine96.0%
5% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.1%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 94.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.0.88
66% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.61
ED visits per 1,000 days Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.41
49% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.77
Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below averageLouisiana avg: 2.0CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.3%
13% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increasePercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.4%
86% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine87.5%
15% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 76.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stayPercentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.47.0%
69% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 27.8%
Emergency department visitsPercentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.20.0%
36% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 14.7%
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.4.2%
449% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at dischargePercentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.37.5%
30% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or communityRate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.61.1%
21% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 50.6%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay23 days
Private pay
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay5 - 6 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents58
Medicare
11
19% of residents
Private pay or other
47
81% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for St James Place Nursing Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net Patient Income-$10.1M↓ ~$683.9K vs 2022
Payroll Costs$8.5M↑ ~$612.2K vs 2022
Operating Margin-173.2%↑ 1.8pp vs 2022
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Occupancy %
90.0%
86.5%
81.6%
89.2%
96.0%
98.1%
95.8%
94.3%
89.7%
80.7%
83.8%
93.0%
89.3%
Beds
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
Net Income
-$6,496,826
$1,539,788
$4,253,011
-$5,471,637
$3,072,032
-$645,656
-$23,042
-$141,564
$1,837,585
$2,926,626
-$2,252,268
-$3,968,877
-$194,595
Gross Revenue
$18,586,669
$20,775,747
$20,773,892
$21,138,557
$20,741,494
$21,603,396
$22,335,014
$24,002,012
$6,095,273
$5,360,375
$5,334,169
$5,469,460
$6,000,149
Operating Expenses
$18,915,477
$19,836,708
$22,707,160
$24,665,345
$24,049,312
$24,213,209
$24,923,848
$25,826,472
$6,642,474
$7,045,289
$7,097,309
$14,842,855
$15,976,378
Net Patient Income
-$633,952
$346,549
-$2,232,096
-$3,885,409
-$3,546,630
-$2,763,647
-$2,892,186
-$2,379,944
-$886,516
-$1,928,562
-$1,970,545
-$9,444,999
-$10,128,933
Net Patient Revenue
$18,281,525
$20,183,257
$20,475,064
$20,779,936
$20,502,682
$21,449,562
$22,031,662
$23,446,528
$5,755,958
$5,116,727
$5,126,764
$5,397,856
$5,847,445
Payroll Costs
$8,821,626
$9,443,570
$10,850,862
$11,940,377
$10,421,134
$10,416,767
$10,817,257
$11,220,133
$3,750,505
$4,200,179
$4,193,091
$7,893,546
$8,505,730
Operating Margin %
-3.5%
1.7%
-10.9%
-18.7%
-17.3%
-12.9%
-13.1%
-10.2%
-15.4%
-37.7%
-38.4%
-175.0%
-173.2%
Medicare %
11.4%
13.7%
24.0%
20.5%
15.6%
11.6%
9.5%
17.4%
15.8%
11.3%
7.7%
6.4%
7.4%
Medicaid %
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Private %
88.6%
86.3%
76.0%
79.5%
84.4%
88.4%
90.5%
82.6%
84.2%
88.7%
92.3%
93.6%
92.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$870
$997
$1,074
$998
$914
$933
$985
$1,064
$275
$271
$262
$248
$280
Cost/Day
$900
$980
$1,192
$1,184
$1,072
$1,053
$1,114
$1,172
$317
$373
$363
$683
$766
Avg Length of Stay
228.5 days
361.6 days
280.3 days
219.2 days
176.6 days
302.5 days
266.4 days
163.2 days
126.2 days
114.5 days
148.3 days
132.5 days
119.9 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet 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."
$5.8M
Net patient incomeNet 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."
-$10.1M
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet 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."
$5.8M Rank#170 / 195Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 170th out of 195 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet 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."
-$10.1M
Other incomeMoney 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.
$26.0M
Payroll costsStaff 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#5 / 195Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 5th out of 195 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.5M
145.5% of net patient revenue
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#2 / 194Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 194 nursing homes we track in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything 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).
$7.5M
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$16.0M
Certification details
License Number:195410
Owner Name:Spiritas Senior Services
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:E. Baton Rouge
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
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.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Admissions
176 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare38%
Private pay63%
Discharges
174 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare31%
Private pay69%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How we calculate length of stay
We calculate length of stay separately for each payment type (Medicare, Medicaid and private) by dividing total number of nights by total number of admissions.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other LA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Louisiana
St James Place Nursing Care Center is located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.
Income Limits (2025)Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset LimitsNone specified.
LA
Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.
Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts)Application assistance
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)
Age—
GeneralWartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025)Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/monthindividual with A&A
Asset Limits~$155,3562025 net worth limit
LA
High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs
Frequently Asked Questions about St James Place Nursing Care Center
Who is the owner of St James Place Nursing Care Center?
St James Place Nursing Care Center is legally operated by Spiritas Senior Services.
Is St James Place Nursing Care Center in a walkable area?
St James Place Nursing Care Center has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at St James Place Nursing Care Center?
St James Place Nursing Care Center's occupancy is 89.3%.
Are pets allowed at St James Place Nursing Care Center?
No, St James Place Nursing Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Does St James Place Nursing Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
St James Place Nursing Care Center is registered as a non-profit in LA.
What is the overall rating for St James Place Nursing Care Center?
St James Place Nursing Care Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does St James Place Nursing Care Center have?