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.
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 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.
The 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.
Based 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.
Measures 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.
Based 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.
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.
This home is ranked 6th out of 199 homes 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.
| 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.
| 16m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed 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.
| 1h 52m per day | ▲ 57% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified 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.
| 2h 31m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined 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 1m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours 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 per day | ▲ 264% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered 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.
| 9m per day | ▼ 29% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 32 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (22 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 31% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 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 |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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.
173% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
54% more staff per resident than Louisiana average
0% compared with Louisiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
37 total: 28 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
37
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
63 total: 39 full-time employees and 24 contractors.
63
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,161 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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)
30% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 31, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
May 31, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A 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 averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.1
63% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.3%
67% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.7%
60% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.4%
61% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.2%
108% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%
154% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
51% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.6%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.1%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.88
66% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.41
49% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
13% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
86% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.5%
15% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
47.0%
69% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 27.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.0%
36% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 14.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.2%
449% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.5%
30% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.1%
21% better 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.
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)
Total residents
58Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for St James Place Nursing Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net 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."
Net 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."
Net 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."
Net 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."
Money 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.
Staff 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 / 203Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 203 homes in Louisiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #203 / 203Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 203 homes in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything 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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.2 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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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
| Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC | Baton Rouge (Saint George) | 144
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144
LA AVG
113
Rank
#63 / 262 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#15 / 204 | +31% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#101 / 199 | -19% | -7% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#101 / 204 | 12
Facility
12
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#22 / 204 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#17 / 204 | 1 | 139 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
LA AVG
37
Rank
#178 / 368 | James Smith | $15.0M
Facility
$15.0M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#52 / 203 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#14 / 203 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#29 / 203 | 195480 | ||||
| St James Place Nursing Care Center | NH AL IL MC | Baton Rouge (Highlands/Perkins) | 90
Facility
90
LA AVG
113
Rank
#192 / 262 | - | - | 5.43
Facility
5.43
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#6 / 199 | -21% | +31% | $72.5k
Facility
$72.5k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#154 / 204 | 21
Facility
21
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#81 / 204 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#166 / 204 | 3 | 15 | - |
67
Facility
67
LA AVG
37
Rank
#42 / 368 | Gary Field | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#1 / 203 | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#5 / 203 | 145.5%
Facility
145.5%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#203 / 203 | 195410 | ||||
| Flannery Oaks Guest House | NH HC PC | Baton Rouge (Park Forest/La North) | 130
Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
#85 / 262 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#108 / 204 | 0% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#173 / 199 | -100% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 34
Facility
34
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#156 / 204 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#180 / 204 | - | 106 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
LA AVG
37
Rank
#282 / 368 | Donnie Hodges | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#171 / 203 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#115 / 203 | 48.9%
Facility
48.9%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#14 / 203 | 195477 | ||||
| The Pines Retirement Center | NH AL IL | Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest) | 45
Facility
45
LA AVG
113
Rank
#247 / 262 |
54.8%
Facility
54.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#166 / 204 | -24% | 4.57
Facility
4.57
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#30 / 199 | -32% | +10% | $175.0k
Facility
$175.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#182 / 204 | 73
Facility
73
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#200 / 204 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#158 / 204 | 3 | 56 | A+ |
21
Facility
21
LA AVG
37
Rank
#271 / 368 | Joel Stewart | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#177 / 203 | $2.3M
Facility
$2.3M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#187 / 203 | 40.3%
Facility
40.3%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#119 / 203 | 195512 | ||||
| White Oak Post Acute Care | NH | Baton Rouge (Eastgate) | 176
Facility
176
LA AVG
113
Rank
#19 / 262 |
52.3%
Facility
52.3%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#177 / 204 | -27% | 3.94
Facility
3.94
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#101 / 199 | -53% | -5% | $567.8k
Facility
$567.8k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#204 / 204 | 90
Facility
90
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#204 / 204 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#194 / 204 | 8 | 94 | A+ |
53
Facility
53
LA AVG
37
Rank
#83 / 368 | Keira Juge | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#134 / 203 | $3.9M
Facility
$3.9M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#131 / 203 | 47.8%
Facility
47.8%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#89 / 203 | 195488 |
St James Place Nursing Care Center is located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.
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St James Place Nursing Care Center is in the Highlands/Perkins neighborhood of BATON ROUGE.
St James Place Nursing Care Center is legally operated by 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 is registered as a non-profit in LA.
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.
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