1/5
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.
1/5
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.
Operated by Joel Stewart and run by administrator Travis Corsell, The Pines Retirement Center is a 45-bed nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Built 14 years ago as a one-story facility on Old Hammond Highway, it offers a care continuum: nursing home, assisted living, and independent living in studio and one-bedroom layouts. To create multiple pathways for family financing, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.
The facility functions primarily as a post-acute and short-term rehabilitation community. The average resident stay is 145 days, with the majority of new admissions coming through Medicare for short-term recovery instead of long-term placement. Current occupancy stands at 55 percent, with 25 residents occupying the 45 certified beds. This short-stay model is reflected in staffing: nurses provide 4 hours 34 minutes of care per resident daily, ranked 30th out of 199 nursing homes in Louisiana for nursing hours per resident, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, and therapy personnel. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services exist on-site to bolster rehabilitation goals. Daily life includes fitness and recreation programming, and occupants can join an active resident council that meets regularly to discuss care quality and facility policies. The home welcomes pets and provides transportation services, which is beneficial given the facility’s car-dependent location (Walk Score of 21).
The best way to assess therapy programs, daily routines, and how the staffing level matches your loved one’s recovery needs is for families considering The Pines Retirement Center for post-acute rehabilitation or short-term nursing care to visit on-site.
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 29th out of 195 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 |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
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 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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 #184 / 200Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 200 homes in Louisiana for payroll. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 #116 / 200Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 200 homes in Louisiana for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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).
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.
14686 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 — 1.34 miles to nearest hospital (Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| The Pines Retirement Center | NH AL IL | Baton Rouge (Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest) | 45
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LA AVG
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$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
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$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#184 / 200 | 40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#116 / 200 | 195512 |
The Pines Retirement Center is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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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 54.8%.
The Pines Retirement Center has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, The Pines Retirement Center allows residents to bring their pets.
The Pines Retirement Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
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