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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.
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.
Owned and operated by Robert Burton, the Guest House Care Center is a skilled nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving residents who need ongoing nursing care and rehabilitation support. It is situated on Florida Boulevard, a moderately walkable location that scores 65 out of 100. There’s reasonable access to nearby errands and services for visiting family members.
The home offers private and companion room accommodations. It currently operates at an 82% occupancy rate with 85 residents in its 104-bed community.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with multiple ways to cover care costs. Most stay an average of 146 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those requiring longer-term skilled nursing support. The home offers structured rehabilitation services alongside specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a great option for patients recovering from hospitalization or managing cognitive decline.
The facility’s daily nursing support is substantial. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses rotating throughout. This staffing level ensures consistent hands-on support for daily activities, medication management, and medical oversight.
Residents have access to therapy services, recreational activities, chaplain visits, and entertainment programming in comfortable lounge areas. The facility provides beauty salon services, Wi-Fi access, and cable television. Dining is posted in a daily menu with structured dietary and hydration support.
Other amenities include laundry and housekeeping services, as well as scheduled medical transportation to appointments. Residents can voice out their insights about community matters through a resident council. The home offers flexible visiting hours to accommodate family schedules, and residents have access to telephone and personal security systems.
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 145th out of 182 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.
| 8m per day | ▼ 55% 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 14m per day | ▲ 5% 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.
| 1h 34m per day | ▼ 32% 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.
| 2h 27m per day | ▼ 25% 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.
| 0m per day | ▼ 100% 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.
| 6m per day | ▼ 55% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Louisiana average: 71.8%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, citation, 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.
| 26 | 32 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (26 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 19% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 8.7 | 10.7 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (8.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 19% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.3 | 4 | This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (3.3 vs. LA avg 4).↓ 18% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 8 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Louisiana average (8 vs. LA avg 8).— At avg |
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
18 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
82% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
41% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
5% worse than Louisiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No RN Staff reported this quarter.
0
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
—Assists with medical care and medications.
All 27 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
27
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 39 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
39
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
74 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 13,341 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,236 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,329 | 84 | 91% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 684 | 83 | 90% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 68 | 74% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 61 | 66% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 267 | 32 | 35% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 217 | 27 | 29% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 8% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 7% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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)
68% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
48% more fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 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.
Jul 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 30, 2023Last 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.
6.1
48% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.3
45% better 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
6.9%
67% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.5%
47% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
15% better 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
5.3%
17% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
26% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
53% 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
17.1%
16% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
8% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.47
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.58
7% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
18% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
22% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
39% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
98Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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 The Guest House Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #134 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1609.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Baton Rouge's city center to The Guest House Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Baton Rouge (Saint George) | 144
Facility
144
LA AVG
113
Rank
#63 / 262 | - | - | 3.87
Facility
3.87
LA AVG
4.14
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#91 / 182 | -19% | -7% | $10.0k
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$10.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
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#91 / 187 | 12
Facility
12
LA AVG
25.7
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#21 / 187 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#16 / 187 | 1 | 139 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
LA AVG
37
Rank
#178 / 368 | James Smith | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#48 / 186 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#14 / 186 | 67.1%
Facility
67.1%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#24 / 186 | 195480 | ||||
| Baton Rouge Health 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).
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. | Baton Rouge (Scotlandville) | 145
Facility
145
LA AVG
113
Rank
#59 / 262 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#130 / 194 | -10% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#38 / 182 | +90% | +7% | $203.7k
Facility
$203.7k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#168 / 187 | 20
Facility
20
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#67 / 187 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#20 / 187 | 7 | 93 | A+ |
8
Facility
8
LA AVG
37
Rank
#323 / 368 | - | $9.4M
Facility
$9.4M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#100 / 186 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#70 / 186 | 55.2%
Facility
55.2%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#54 / 186 | 195361 | ||||
| The Guest House 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).
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. | Baton Rouge (Park Forest/La North) | 104
Facility
104
LA AVG
113
Rank
#155 / 262 |
81.5%
Facility
81.5%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#54 / 194 | +14% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#145 / 182 | -100% | -19% | $33.0k
Facility
$33.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#116 / 187 | 26
Facility
26
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#113 / 187 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#54 / 187 | 2 | 93 | - |
65
Facility
65
LA AVG
37
Rank
#50 / 368 | Robert Burton | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#102 / 186 | $3.9M
Facility
$3.9M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#134 / 186 | 42.2%
Facility
42.2%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#126 / 186 | 195537 | ||||
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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.
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Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
#85 / 262 |
71.5%
Facility
71.5%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#103 / 194 | 0% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#159 / 182 | -100% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#88 / 187 | 34
Facility
34
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#146 / 187 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#165 / 187 | - | 106 | A+ |
19
Facility
19
LA AVG
37
Rank
#282 / 368 | Donnie Hodges | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#155 / 186 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#104 / 186 | 70.1%
Facility
70.1%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#11 / 186 | 195477 | ||||
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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.
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Facility
45
LA AVG
113
Rank
#247 / 262 | - | - | 4.57
Facility
4.57
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#27 / 182 | -32% | +10% | $175.0k
Facility
$175.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#164 / 187 | 73
Facility
73
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#184 / 187 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
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21
Facility
21
LA AVG
37
Rank
#271 / 368 | Joel Stewart | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#161 / 186 | $2.7M
Facility
$2.7M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#171 / 186 | 44.8%
Facility
44.8%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#108 / 186 | 195512 |
The Guest House Care Center is in the Park Forest/LA North neighborhood of BATON ROUGE.
The legal owner and operator of The Guest House Care Center is Stt Corporation.
The Guest House Care Center has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Guest House Care Center's occupancy is 82%.
The Guest House Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
The Guest House Care Center received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
The Guest House Care Center has 104 beds.
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