Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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St. James Place Nursing Care Center is a 90-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 333 Lee Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Operated by Spiritas Senior Services, a nonprofit corporation, the facility is part of a 52-acre retirement campus. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicaid is not.
Total adjusted nursing hours are 5 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, which is 42% above the Louisiana average. Physical therapist hours are 267% above the state average, and LPN hours run 52% above average. However, RN hours are 11% below the state average at 17 minutes per day, and weekend RN hours are 23% below. Quality measures for the facility are in line with state averages.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees facility inspections. The Health Inspection sub-rating is approximately 24% below the Louisiana average. No civil money penalties or payment denials appear in available reports, and the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Current occupancy is 89.3%, which is higher than the state average of 71.8%.
The campus offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care alongside skilled nursing. Clinical programs include rehabilitation and wellness activities such as resident-led clubs and live music. The dining program provides daily meals prepared on-site. Specific details regarding monthly pricing are not reported in the available source data, so families should request these details during a tour.
Families seeking a nonprofit, campus-style environment with high total nursing and therapy staffing may find this setting suitable. Families evaluating St. James Place Nursing Care Center should ask directly about findings driving the below-average health inspection rating and confirm that those issues have been addressed before making a placement decision.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 22 | 32 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (22 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.3 | 10.7 | This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (7.3 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 32% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.7 | 4 | This facility has 8% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (3.7 vs. LA avg 4).↓ 8% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total inspections than a typical Louisiana nursing home (6 vs. LA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 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.
20 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,161 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 24 | 63 | 13,041 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 9 | 37 | 7,822 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,818 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 943 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 476 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 470 | 58 | 63% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 398 | 54 | 59% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 397 | 54 | 59% | 4.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 336 | 59 | 64% | 5.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 167 | 40 | 43% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 24 | 26% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 8 | 9% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 18 | 20% | 1.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for St James Place Nursing Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
1606.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Baton Rouge's city center to St James Place Nursing Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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St James Place Nursing Care Center is located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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$8.2M
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$3.9M
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#14 / 186 | 67.1%
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67.1%
LA AVG
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#24 / 186 | 195480 | ||||
| St James Place Nursing Care Center |
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).
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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LA AVG
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LA AVG
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LA AVG
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$9.6M
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$9.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#4 / 186 | 28.9%
Facility
28.9%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#185 / 186 | 195410 | ||||
| Baton Rouge Health Care Center |
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Facility
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LA AVG
113
Rank
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64.8%
Facility
64.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
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LA AVG
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Facility
2.5
LA AVG
3.9
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8
Facility
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LA AVG
37
Rank
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Facility
$9.4M
LA AVG
$9.6M
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Facility
$5.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
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Facility
55.2%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#54 / 186 | 195361 | ||||
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Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Facility
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LA AVG
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LA AVG
$107.9k
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Facility
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LA AVG
25.7
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Facility
5.7
LA AVG
3.9
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19
Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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LA AVG
$3.9M
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Facility
70.1%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#11 / 186 | 195477 | ||||
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LA AVG
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Facility
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LA AVG
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LA AVG
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$2.7M
LA AVG
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#171 / 186 | 44.8%
Facility
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LA AVG
42%
Rank
#108 / 186 | 195512 |
St James Place Nursing Care Center is in the Highlands/Perkins neighborhood of BATON ROUGE.
The legal owner and operator of St James Place Nursing Care Center is Spiritas Senior Services.
St James Place Nursing Care Center has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
St James Place Nursing Care Center's occupancy is 89.3%.
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.
St James Place Nursing Care Center has 90 beds.
Yes — there are 14 photos of St James Place Nursing Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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