Summit Retirement Center

Assisted Living in Alexandria

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Summit Retirement Center

Assisted Living in Alexandria

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Summit Retirement Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Summit Retirement Center

The Summit, a healthcare community nestled in the heart of Alexandria, Louisiana, is a haven for individuals seeking recovery, rehabilitation, or a nurturing long-term residence tailored to their unique requirements. The journey to well-being extends to those requiring consistent medical monitoring, and The Summit’s commitment shines through by providing long-term care within a homelike environment. Residents can partake in a wealth of activities that not only nurture their physical health but also stimulate their minds and uplift their spirits.

The compassionate and dedicated staff at The Summit extends a warm welcome to each individual, ensuring that their presence is felt and that every resident receives the care and attention they need to achieve their health and well-being. For those pursuing short-term care post-surgery or hospitalization, The Summit offers a comprehensive range of skilled nursing services dedicated to expediting recovery and ensuring a secure return home. Individuals who have undergone joint replacement surgeries or encountered medical events such as heart attacks or strokes will find solace in The Summit’s rehabilitation therapies. These programs enhance mobility, strength, and overall functionality, promoting a more fulfilling and independent life.

(541) 384-2101

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.4 Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 0.8 Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.4 Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.0 Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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 — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 111th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.

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.
3h 43m per day
Rank #111 / 187Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 187 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Louisiana avg (4h 9m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-10%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 3h 5m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupancy rate 81.9% Rank #61 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 211 days
Occupancy rate
81.9% Rank #61 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
211 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.9M
Profit
$426.4K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.9M Rank #102 / 191Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$426.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #70 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 191 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.
$4.2M
46.9% of revenue Rank #49 / 191Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $8.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #21 / 74Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 74 homes in Louisiana.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single Story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Summit Retirement Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Hospice Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
31 Rank #139 / 191Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana state average, with a ranking across all 191 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
3.88 Rank #112 / 191Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 191 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Louisiana average 3.95


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 16 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2
82% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

2 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

29 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

Summit Retirement Center is located in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None 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
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 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

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexandria's city center to Summit Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.22 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Christus St Francis, Cabrini Hospit)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 138
Employees 88
Contractors 50
Staff to resident ratio 1.66:1
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1

Avg staff/day 47
Average shift 7.5 hours
9% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 8.2 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,128
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 38
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

11.9%

3,823 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 18 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Registered Nurse: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6106120,16191100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse2018387,88091100%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist0559456774%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0445196571%6.5
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0334577481%6.2
Administrator1014525763%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0113886673%5.9
Registered Nurse4592653134%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0442425358%4.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist0111151618%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician044976066%1.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0116389%7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223189%3.9
Medical Director01118910%2
Other Physician01117910%1.9
Nurse Aide in Training101622%3
61 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
38 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 81%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 34%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 58%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 18%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 9%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 10%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 10%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 83
Medicare
4
4.8% of residents
Medicaid
77
92.8% of residents
Private pay or other
2
2.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.4
40% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.9
37% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.1%
17% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 42.4%
80% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.2%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1%
47% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.0%
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
13% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
47% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.9%
41% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.9%
11% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 69.0%
16% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.5%
6% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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 $14K
86% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $14K
Louisiana average $103K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 14, 2023 · $14K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 14, 2023
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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