Vermilion Health Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Kaplan, LA

CMS overall rating

14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548 View map

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Vermilion Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Vermilion Health Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Vermilion Health Care Center

Financially positioned with a 35% profit margin that generated a $3.1 million net income in 2023, Vermilion Health Care Center is a 120-bed facility that focuses primarily on extended care, registering an extensive 796-day average length of stay. The provider maintains a 78% local occupancy rate in a rural setting, with Medicaid recipients accounting for 83% of the resident census. Business reports show the facility reinvests 43.9% of its incoming revenue into direct operational payroll, supporting secure memory care units, long-term nursing, and post-acute physical rehabilitation lines.

A review of state monitoring registries places the home at the top of regional health inspection rankings, backed by strong clinical wellness scores and low deficiency counts. Direct daily nursing time tracks at 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident, ranking 38th highest across Louisiana, with certified nurse assistant hours running 14% ahead of the state baseline. On the compliance side, oversight files note only 14 total citations over a three-year window, averaging 3.5 per inspection, which runs beneath the state baseline.

The facility holds zero history of federal admission payment freezes and carries a low $6,000 fine record, with its most recent September 2024 review logging only minor care plan and resident rights paperwork points. Clinical charts indicate high performance across permanent resident care domains, tracking zero cases of documented depression alongside below-average rates for major injury falls, skin pressure ulcers, unexpected weight loss, and functional physical decline.

Older adults looking for highly rated rural Medicaid or Alzheimer’s care can use these public health tracking data to check out the home’s recent history. Because the official tracking documentation records consistent daily nurse staffing depth, top-tier state inspection rankings, and exceptional long-term physical wellness scores alongside a clear history of low financial penalties, the paperwork describes an organized care environment.

Facility Direct Line (337) 643-1949

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 25m per day

vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +11% above state avg

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.	12m per day	▼ 38% 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.	59m per day	▼ 16% 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.	2h 34m per day	▲ 11% 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.	3h 12m per day	■ Avg 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.	2m per day	▼ 43% 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	▼ 16% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

796 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

Higher than the Louisiana average: 71.8%

Occupied beds

94 / 120

Average occupied beds in Louisiana homes 89 beds

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyVermilion

CMS Certification Number195442

Owner NameVermilion Health Care Center Inc

Profit StatusFor-profit

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Long-Term Care Services

Secure Alzheimer's Care

Ratings

Overall Rating

5 / 5

health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Health Inspection Rating

5 / 5

health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings

Quality Measures Rating

2 / 5

resident health outcomes and care practices

Staffing Rating

3 / 5

staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 14 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Louisiana state average

Overall vs. LA average

Latest Inspection September 10, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	14	32	This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (14 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	4.7	10.7	This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (4.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.8	4.6	This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (2.8 vs. LA avg 4.6).↓ 39% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	7	This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Louisiana average (5 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer

Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.5

State average N/A

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

9 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

13 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 25, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 25, 2024

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 25, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 24, 2023

Corrected

Total staff 119

Employees 86

Contractors 33

Staff to resident ratio 1.34 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 45

Average shift 8 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,298

Nursing staff breakdown

9.4 hours

9.2 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

3,554 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 16 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Administrator: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	55	0	55	19,954	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	16	34	6,563	92	100%	9.2
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	1,136	75	82%	8.4
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	620	67	73%	7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	2	553	63	68%	7.9
Dietitian	2	0	2	549	66	72%	7.3
Registered Nurse	3	2	5	536	55	60%	9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	1	2	504	63	68%	8
Administrator	0	1	1	496	62	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	2	491	62	67%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	485	62	67%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	353	47	51%	7.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	290	38	41%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	272	36	39%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	221	37	40%	6
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	219	36	39%	6.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	32	12	13%	2.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8

55 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

34 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 82%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 73%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 68%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 72%

5 Registered Nurse

% of Days 60%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 68%

1 Administrator

% of Days 67%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 51%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 41%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 39%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 40%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 39%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 13%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $6K

94% lower than State average

State average: $103K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $6K

State average $103K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.3

20% better than State average

State average: 11.7

Functional decline score 17.1

16% better than State average

State average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures

Below average State avg: 2.2

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.9%

In line with State average

State average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 18.9%

20% better than State average

State average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.5%

32% better than State average

State average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%

51% better than State average

State average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.5%

61% better than State average

State average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.9%

43% worse than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.7%

47% better than State average

State average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use 16.9%

17% better than State average

State average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.6%

8% better than State average

State average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 97.8%

In line with State average

State average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.27

13% better than State average

State average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.64

5% better than State average

State average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average State avg: 2.0

Pneumococcal Vaccine 77.6%

6% worse than State average

State average: 82.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.2%

13% better than State average

State average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits 15.4%

5% worse than State average

State average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury 2.5%

225% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 55.6%

In line with State average

State average: 53.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 years

Total residents 89

Medicare

2.2% of residents

Medicaid

83.1% of residents

Private pay or other

14.6% 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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Vermilion Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 78.2% ↓ 7.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $1.5M ↑ ~$425.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.1M ↓ ~$552.4K vs 2022

Operating Margin 16.0% ↑ 4.7pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	88.3%	85.6%	89.2%	86.8%	92.7%	91.8%	89.3%	91.9%	92.1%	87.1%	84.9%	85.5%	78.2%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$692,569	$593,162	$747,162	$725,954	$815,409	$923,489	$714,091	$829,543	$921,264	$2,022,622	$1,291,916	$665,569	$3,087,634
Gross Revenue	$7,543,966	$6,923,885	$6,970,856	$7,128,551	$7,981,981	$8,026,841	$7,909,460	$8,003,761	$8,401,719	$8,949,082	$8,825,261	$9,230,590	$8,828,230
Operating Expenses	$6,468,982	$5,864,213	$5,778,971	$6,032,477	$6,675,011	$6,645,410	$6,682,280	$6,762,636	$7,064,862	$7,908,974	$7,625,178	$8,223,146	$7,720,636
Net Patient Income	$755,889	$696,698	$868,699	$843,663	$879,287	$965,345	$834,172	$967,097	$1,045,807	$1,122,777	$925,355	$1,040,429	$1,466,232
Net Patient Revenue	$7,224,871	$6,560,911	$6,647,670	$6,876,140	$7,554,298	$7,610,755	$7,516,452	$7,729,733	$8,110,669	$9,031,751	$8,550,533	$9,263,575	$9,186,868
Payroll Costs	$3,423,285	$3,123,094	$3,171,095	$3,194,723	$3,487,178	$3,549,747	$3,627,236	$3,793,397	$3,983,696	$4,327,378	$4,222,741	$4,684,455	$4,132,054
Operating Margin %	10.5%	10.6%	13.1%	12.3%	11.6%	12.7%	11.1%	12.5%	12.9%	12.4%	10.8%	11.2%	16.0%
Medicare %	12.4%	6.7%	5.8%	7.7%	8.5%	9.2%	8.1%	6.9%	6.9%	10.8%	5.6%	6.9%	7.1%
Medicaid %	78.9%	86.6%	82.7%	81.4%	80.1%	80.2%	79.5%	83.2%	81.6%	78.1%	86.5%	85.2%	83.5%
Private %	8.6%	6.7%	11.5%	10.9%	11.4%	10.5%	12.4%	9.9%	11.5%	11.0%	7.8%	8.0%	9.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$187	$174	$170	$181	$186	$189	$192	$192	$201	$236	$230	$247	$268
Cost/Day	$167	$156	$148	$159	$164	$165	$171	$168	$175	$207	$205	$220	$226
Avg Length of Stay	586.1 days	427.4 days	420.2 days	487.1 days	406.2 days	357.0 days	455.0 days	745.1 days	584.9 days	546.3 days	482.7 days	796.9 days	796.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.2M

Net patient income

$1.5M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$9.2M

Net patient income

$1.5M

Other income

$1.9M

Payroll costs

$4.1M 45% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.6M

Total costs

$7.7M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 5 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%

Private pay 26%

Medicaid 29%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 51%

Medicaid 37%

4.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Kaplan's city center to Vermilion Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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


The Gardens Assisted Living	NH AL SNF	Lake Charles	-	60	A+	14	-
Christwood	NH AL HOS IL MC SNF	Covington (St. Tammany Parish)	-	30	A+	29	-
The Lodge at Lane	NH AL MC SNF	Zachary	-	39	A+	33	-
Vermilion Health Care Center	NH AL	Kaplan (Vermilion Parish)	-	120	-	0	-
Cherry Ridge	NH ADC AL HOS IL MC PC SNF	Bastrop (Morehouse Parish)	-	110	-	5	-

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What neighborhood is Vermilion Health Care Center in?

Vermilion Health Care Center is in the Vermilion Parish neighborhood of KAPLAN.

What is the occupancy rate at Vermilion Health Care Center?

Vermilion Health Care Center's occupancy is 78%.

Does Vermilion Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Vermilion Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

What is the overall rating for Vermilion Health Care Center?

Vermilion Health Care Center received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Vermilion Health Care Center have?

Vermilion Health Care Center has 120 beds.

What is the address of Vermilion Health Care Center?

Vermilion Health Care Center is located at 14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548.

What is the phone number of Vermilion Health Care Center?

(337) 643-1949 will put you in contact with the team at Vermilion Health Care Center.

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Vermilion Health Care Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

55 Certified Nursing Assistant

34 Licensed Practical Nurse

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Dental Services Staff

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Dietitian

5 Registered Nurse

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Qualified Social Worker

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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