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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.
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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.
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, The Pines Retirement Center is a senior living community dedicated to providing high-quality care in a relaxed and home-like atmosphere. Specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, their professional team ensures residents remain active and socially engaged. With a range of amenities, including physical and occupational therapies, different apartment layouts, and inviting indoor and outdoor seating areas, The Pines Retirement Center creates an environment that promotes well-being and comfort.
Residents at The Pines Retirement Center have the opportunity to embrace the southern lifestyle and enjoy various activities, such as nature walks, local outings, dining at great restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. The community fosters a social atmosphere through group events, arts and crafts, off-site trips, and outdoor gatherings, encouraging meaningful interactions among residents. With a focus on personalized care and a vibrant living environment, The Pines Retirement Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in Baton Rouge.
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 27th 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.
| 16m per day | ▼ 12% 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 6m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 1h 10m 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 36m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 2h 20m 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.
| 3h 37m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 27m 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.
| 6m per day | ▲ 74% 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.
| 11m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 12m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Louisiana average: 71.8%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 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.
19 of 73 citations resulted from standard inspections; 42 of 73 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 73 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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.
40% more staff per resident than Louisiana average
7% 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.
4 total: 3 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
4
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
40 total: 13 full-time employees and 27 contractors.
40
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
52 total: 45 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
52
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,289 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 7 | 52 | 13,373 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 27 | 40 | 4,956 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 1 | 3 | 708 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 611 | 71 | 77% | 8.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 586 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 547 | 66 | 72% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 487 | 68 | 74% | 5.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 381 | 66 | 72% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 311 | 58 | 63% | 5.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 1 | 4 | 255 | 33 | 36% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 124 | 38 | 41% | 3.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 7 | 8% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 12 | 13% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
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)
70% higher 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.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 29, 2024 · $175K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 29, 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.
11.5
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.8
17% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.9%
7% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.8%
5% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.9%
46% 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
6.7%
6% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
27% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.5%
90% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
64% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.0%
12% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
23.9%
74% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.9%
41% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
13.6%
83% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
6.0%
93% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
4.0%
95% worse 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.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
60Residents 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 Pines Retirement Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #171 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st 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.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% 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.
12.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Baton Rouge's city center to The Pines Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.34 miles to nearest hospital (Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge)
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The Pines Retirement Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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| St James Place Nursing Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Highlands/Perkins) | 90
Facility
90
LA AVG
113
Rank
#192 / 262 | - | - | 5.43
Facility
5.43
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#4 / 182 | -21% | +31% | $72.5k
Facility
$72.5k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#134 / 187 | 21
Facility
21
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#73 / 187 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#151 / 187 | 3 | 15 | - |
67
Facility
67
LA AVG
37
Rank
#42 / 368 | Gary Field | $32.0M
Facility
$32.0M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#1 / 186 | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#4 / 186 | 28.9%
Facility
28.9%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#185 / 186 | 195410 | ||||
| The Pines 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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest) | 45
Facility
45
LA AVG
113
Rank
#247 / 262 |
54.8%
Facility
54.8%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#158 / 194 | -24% | 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
#143 / 187 | 3 | 56 | A+ |
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 Pines Retirement Center is in the Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Baton Rouge.
The Pines Retirement Center has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to LA state health department records, The Pines Retirement Center's license number is 2203784818.
The Pines Retirement Center's occupancy is 55%.
The Pines Retirement Center has 45 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Pines Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.
(225) 272-0111 will put you in contact with the team at The Pines Retirement Center.
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