Vermilion Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Kaplan, LA
Vermilion Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Kaplan, LA
Overview of Vermilion Healthcare Center
Long-term residents at Vermilion Healthcare Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, benefit from nursing staffing that consistently outpaces state benchmarks.
The facility delivers 4 hours 25 minutes of combined registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide time per resident daily; 6% above Louisiana’s state average and solidly above the national red-flag threshold of 3.0 hours. This staffing level places Vermilion at #38 among 182 Louisiana skilled nursing homes. Weekend nursing presence, while lighter than weekday operations, remains at 3 hours 10 minutes per resident; maintained rather than collapsed, a distinction worth noting in facilities serving medically complex residents.
CMS performance data amplifies the staffing picture. Overall ratings run 108.2% above the Louisiana state average, health inspection assessments 81.1% above average, and staffing designations 24.8% higher than peer norms. Quality-of-life measures track at state average. The facility maintains no federal penalties in the past three years.
Occupancy at 78.2% sits above the Louisiana average (71.8%), with capacity available for new admissions. Residents stay exceptionally long; an average of 796 days suggests a population that has settled into permanent or near-permanent residence. Payer patterns underscore this: while admissions split relatively evenly among Medicare (46%), Medicaid (29%), and private pay (26%), discharges skew heavily private pay (51% of exits), reflecting residents completing extended, privately funded stays before departing the community.
The facility specializes in long-term memory care, offering secure Alzheimer’s units alongside general nursing beds. Rehabilitation services, 24-hour nursing, religious services, and daily wellness activities comprise the program.
Transportation is available for residents requiring off-site access.
Dining emphasizes Cajun cuisine.
The Lagniappe Program adds structure for enrolled residents.
Location in Lafayette carries a walkability score of 0/100; a car-dependent setting with limited nearby pedestrian amenities.
Vermilion Healthcare Center serves individuals and families planning for extended, medically supported residence, particularly those with dementia or chronic care needs requiring continuous staffing presence.
Safety Features24-hour nursing assistance
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Transportation
Activities
Wellness Program
Specific ProgramsWhat We Offer, Long-Term Care Services, Secure Alzheimer's Care, Lagniappe
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri8:00 am-
5:00 pm
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4.6 miles from city center
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Amelia Manor Nursing Home | NH SNF | Lafayette (Lafayette Parish) | 151
Facility
151
LA AVG
113
Rank
#45 / 259 |
54.6%
Facility
54.6%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#141 / 169 | -25% | 4.88
Facility
4.88
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#17 / 192 | -19% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 29
Facility
29
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#134 / 199 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#87 / 199 | - | 83 | - |
24
Facility
24
LA AVG
40
Rank
#257 / 343 | Amelia Manor, Inc | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#119 / 192 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#121 / 192 | 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#84 / 191 | 195469 | ||||
| Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Lafayette (Lafayette Parish) | 137
Facility
137
LA AVG
113
Rank
#79 / 259 |
77.4%
Facility
77.4%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#81 / 169 | +7% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#137 / 192 | -100% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 22
Facility
22
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#94 / 199 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#51 / 199 | - | 106 | - |
49
Facility
49
LA AVG
40
Rank
#104 / 343 | - | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#113 / 192 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#101 / 192 | 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#61 / 191 | 195633 | ||||
| Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park | NH | Lafayette | 160
Facility
160
LA AVG
113
Rank
#31 / 259 |
78.5%
Facility
78.5%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#69 / 169 | +8% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#155 / 192 | -94% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 50
Facility
50
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#179 / 199 | 7.1
Facility
7.1
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#196 / 199 | 3 | 126 | - |
54
Facility
54
LA AVG
40
Rank
#80 / 343 | Stephanie Marriott | $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#14 / 192 | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#21 / 192 | 38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#172 / 191 | 195573 | ||||
| Maison De Lafayette | NH SNF | Lafayette | 189
Facility
189
LA AVG
113
Rank
#13 / 259 |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#33 / 169 | +22% | 3.31
Facility
3.31
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#149 / 192 | -94% | -20% | $25.8k
Facility
$25.8k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#122 / 199 | 47
Facility
47
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#172 / 199 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#125 / 199 | 2 | 166 | - |
65
Facility
65
LA AVG
40
Rank
#50 / 343 | William Mcpherson | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#10 / 192 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#132 / 192 | 20.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
20.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#191 / 191 | 195365 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vermilion Healthcare Center
Are pets allowed at Vermilion Healthcare Center?
No, Vermilion Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Vermilion Healthcare Center?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Vermilion Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vermilion Healthcare Center?
Vermilion Healthcare Center is located at 14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548.
What is the phone number of Vermilion Healthcare Center?
(337) 893-3250 will put you in contact with the team at Vermilion Healthcare Center.
Is Vermilion Healthcare Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Vermilion Healthcare Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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