Waldon Health Care Center

Waldon Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Waldon Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Waldon Health Care Center

KENNER, LA 70062 View Map

Waldon Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Waldon Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

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Overview of Waldon Health Care Center
Waldon Health Care Center is dedicated to providing specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a caring, comfortable, and clean environment. The facility has been serving Jefferson Parish since 1976 and focuses on short-term transitional goals for successful returns home. It offers a range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation programs.
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.68/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 205

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 38.5%
Residents per day (avg) 88
Occupancy rate
38.5%
Residents per day (avg)
88

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

78% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.4M
Profit
$983.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$9,376,772.00
Profit
$983,116.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
35% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.4M
Bed community size
205-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195203
County: Jefferson

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: WALDON OPERATIONS LLC
Profit status: For profit - Individual

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Free Wi-Fi Access
Semi-private suites
Secure Care Safety System
Transportation Services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation to Home, Transitional/Short-Term Care, Community Re-entry, Family Training and Involvement, Dedicated Rehabilitation Space, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care (SNF), IV Therapy, Wound Care Management, Laboratory, Physician Directed Services, Social Services, In-House X-Rays, Secure Care Safety System, Transportation Services, Semi-private suites, Free Wi-Fi Access

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Places of interest near Waldon Health Care Center

Address 0.4 miles from city center

Address KENNER, LA 70062

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

123
Total Staff
75
Employees
48
Contractors
32,402
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse57 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse498.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant428.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
10.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
97 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13%
of total hours from contractors
4,215 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 26 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Registered Nurse: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4204216,31791100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse2326498,93191100%8.3
Qualified Social Worker0668846673%5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0668817279%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist1018568796%9.8
Administrator1016686571%10.3
Registered Nurse4156466875%7
Nurse Practitioner1015876774%8.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015726571%8.8
Dietitian1015426470%8.5
Qualified Activities Professional0114766167%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224456167%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0334156268%5.8
RN Director of Nursing101842022%4.2
Occupational Therapy Aide011651415%4.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223455%6.8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 9
38% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.5

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 41
60% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 25.7

4.56 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 20 citations
Complaint investigations 21 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 3
173% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations 1
100% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 36

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Part of: Inspired Health Management
Resident Census by Payment Source
93 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (6.5%)
Medicaid 72 (77.4%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (16.1%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 14.0
19% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score 29.0
42% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.8%
1% above Louisiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 36.4%
55% above Louisiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.9%
75% above Louisiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%
52% below Louisiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.5%
45% below Louisiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.1%
49% above Louisiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Louisiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 27.2%
33% above Louisiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 54.6%
40% below Louisiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 70.2%
26% below Louisiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%
47% above Louisiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 46.5%

44% worse than Louisiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 4.6%

47% worse than Louisiana average
Influenza Vaccine 40.8%

46% worse than Louisiana average

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $120K
This home paid 17% more in fines than the state average.
Louisiana average: $103K
Number of Fines 2
This home is near the state average.
Louisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials 1
This home had 226% more payment denials than the state average.
Louisiana average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 5, 2024
$89K
Payment Denial Sep 5, 2024
28 days
Civil Money Penalty Apr 17, 2024
$32K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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