Summit Retirement Center
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Alexandria, LA
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

Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Alexandria, LA
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.

(318) 445-4300

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.
▼ 58.4% Below LA avg. ▼ 58.4% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 27.6% Below LA avg. ▼ 27.6% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 58.4% Below LA avg. ▼ 58.4% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 50.9% Below LA avg. ▼ 50.9% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 115th out of 182 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 #115 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 182 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Louisiana avg (4h 9m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-10%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing 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

Types of Care at Summit Retirement Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Hospice Care

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 #54 / 189Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 189 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 189. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 211 days
Occupancy rate
81.9% Rank #54 / 189Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 189 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 189. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
211 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #105 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 368 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

About the Community

The apartments are designed to be comfortable and homey, with housekeeping services provided.

Awards

AwardsRanked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power 2025

License Details

CertificationsAlzheimer's Association®

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Dining Room
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Transportation
Housekeeping
Private Dining
Activity Calendar
ActivitiesA lively calendar of events includes a variety of activities such as games, educational lectures, and live entertainment, organized by full-time Activities Directors.
Branded ProgramsSHINE®, Sensations, Celebrations, Dimensions, Impressions, Connections
Wellness ProgramDimensions Health & Fitness programming ensures engaging recreational and social options, and where available, onsite therapies that can help improve strength, balance, and/or flexibility.
Specific ProgramsSHINE® Memory Care, Veterans Program
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe dining program features chef-prepared meals made with fresh ingredients, offering seasonal and rotating menus with multiple choices to suit various palates.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 110
Employees 85
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.33:1
12% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.50:1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.50:1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 48
Average shift 7.7 hours
6% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 34,148

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 52
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

9.2%

3,138 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5205221,79892100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse240246,91692100%8.7
Registered Nurse7071,3449098%8.6
Speech Language Pathologist0449236975%7.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0336257986%5.9
Administrator1014966267%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565762%8
Physical Therapy Aide0224286368%6.8
Qualified Social Worker0224006773%6
Physical Therapy Assistant0553606975%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331875257%3
Occupational Therapy Aide011781011%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist01174910%8.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant02231910%3.4
Other Physician0111778%2.4
Medical Director01116910%1.8
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 86%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 62%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 57%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 11%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 10%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 10%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 Rank #97 / 187Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 187 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

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%

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

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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.9M
Profit
$426.4K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.9M Rank #111 / 186Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 186 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #46 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 186 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.1M
68.4% of revenue Rank #15 / 186Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana SNFs typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.4M
Total costs $8.5M

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

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Summit Retirement Center

Wrangell floor plan
Wrangell Floor Plan
Capitol floor plan
Capitol Floor Plan
Silverthrone floor plan
Silverthrone Floor Plan
Vermillion floor plan
Vermillion Floor Plan
Yale floor plan
Yale Floor Plan
Harvard floor plan
Harvard Floor Plan
Alverstone floor plan
Alverstone Floor Plan
Turret floor plan
Turret Floor Plan
Crestone floor plan
Crestone Floor Plan
Fairweather floor plan
Fairweather Floor Plan
Augusta floor plan
Augusta Floor Plan
Princeton floor plan
Princeton Floor Plan
Olympus floor plan
Olympus Floor Plan
Madison floor plan
Madison Floor Plan
Langley floor plan
Langley Floor Plan
Freemont floor plan
Freemont Floor Plan
McKinley floor plan
Mckinley Floor Plan
Palisade floor plan
Palisade Floor Plan
Adams floor plan
Adams Floor Plan
Warren floor plan
Warren Floor Plan
Snowmass floor plan
Snowmass Floor Plan
Columbia floor plan
Columbia Floor Plan
Monroe floor plan
Monroe Floor Plan
Lincoln floor plan
Lincoln Floor Plan
Blue Ridge floor plan
Blue Ridge Floor Plan
Wrangell floor plan
Wrangell Floor Plan
Gannett floor plan
Gannett Floor Plan
St. Elias floor plan
St. Elias Floor Plan
Capitol floor plan
Capitol Floor Plan
Silverthrone floor plan
Silverthrone Floor Plan
St. Helens floor plan
St. Helens Floor Plan
Floor plan
Floor Plan
Harvard floor plan
Harvard Floor Plan
Alverstone floor plan
Alverstone Floor Plan
Vermillion floor plan
Vermillion Floor Plan
Yale floor plan
Yale Floor Plan
Augusta floor plan
Augusta Floor Plan
Langley floor plan
Langley Floor Plan
Turret floor plan
Turret Floor Plan
Princeton floor plan
Princeton Floor Plan
Freemont floor plan
Freemont Floor Plan
Snowmass floor plan
Snowmass Floor Plan
Columbia floor plan
Columbia Floor Plan
Blue Ridge floor plan
Blue Ridge Floor Plan
Olympus floor plan
Olympus Floor Plan
McKinley floor plan
Mckinley Floor Plan
Crestone floor plan
Crestone Floor Plan
St. Helens floor plan
St. Helens Floor Plan
Fairweather floor plan
Fairweather Floor Plan
Palisade floor plan
Palisade Floor Plan
Cascade floor plan
Cascade Floor Plan
Jefferson floor plan
Jefferson Floor Plan
Madison floor plan
Madison Floor Plan
Rainier floor plan
Rainier Floor Plan
Merritt floor plan
Merritt Floor Plan
Sierra floor plan
Sierra Floor Plan
Sanford floor plan
Sanford Floor Plan
Adams floor plan
Adams Floor Plan
Warren floor plan
Warren Floor Plan
Denali floor plan
Denali Floor Plan
St. Elias floor plan
St. Elias Floor Plan
Monroe floor plan
Monroe Floor Plan
Lincoln floor plan
Lincoln Floor Plan
Gannett floor plan
Gannett Floor Plan
Cascade floor plan
Cascade Floor Plan
Rainier floor plan
Rainier Floor Plan
Merritt floor plan
Merritt Floor Plan
Sierra floor plan
Sierra Floor Plan
Sanford floor plan
Sanford Floor Plan
Denali floor plan
Denali Floor Plan
Jefferson floor plan
Jefferson Floor Plan

Places of interest near Summit Retirement Center

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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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home 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

Compare Nursing Home around Alexandria

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

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SummerHouse Alexandria
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alexandria71 96.8% +35%4.40 --8%+6%$062.0-114 40 Freda Price Zimmerman 1997 Trust$11.3M$5.1M45%195404
Regency House
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alexandria60 82.2% +14%4.34 +11%+5%$0305.0-47 45 Steed Care LLC$9.8M$3.0M30.8%195637
Summit Retirement 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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alexandria130 81.9% +14%3.72 +37%-10%$14.3k313.9287 49 Loren Pinion$8.9M$6.1M68.4%195560

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Retirement Center

Is Summit Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Summit Retirement Center has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Summit Retirement Center have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Summit Retirement Center on this page.

Are there photos of Summit Retirement Center?

Yes — there are 338 photos of Summit Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Summit Retirement Center?

(318) 445-4300 will put you in contact with the team at Summit Retirement Center.

Is Summit Retirement Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Summit Retirement Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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