St James Place Nursing Care Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · CCN 195410
16 surveys since 2011, 8 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 47
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 8
- Immediate jeopardy
- 8
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 90
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- E. Baton Rouge
- Medicare-certified since
- 1997
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 35 facilities of 66–99 beds in Louisiana.
Last survey on record
Jun 17, 2026
145 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.87 | 3.98 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.31 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 24.6% | 32.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $72,485 across 1 penalty
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J311.5% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1350.0% | E830.8% | F27.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8424×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6412×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at St James Place Nursing Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF580May 31, 2024
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff communicated a significant change in status to the resident's physician or family for 2 (#48, #46) of 4 (#6, #32, #46, and #48) residents reviewed for notification of change. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Nursing staff notified Resident #48's physician after low blood glucose readings were obtained, a change in breath sounds was noted, or a change in level of consciousness occurred; and 2. Nursing staff notified Resident # 46's family after a low blood glucose readings were obtained This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 5:15 a.m., when S4LPN failed to implement the standing orders for Hypoglycemic Protocol when Resident #48's blood glucose level was 49 mg/dL. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF684May 31, 2024
The facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and care according to the resident's plan of care and physician's orders in accordance with professional standards of practice by failing to provide needed services. The facility failed to ensure: 1. S4LPN and S5LPN implemented the hypoglycemic protocol for 1 (#48) of 3 (#32, #46, and #48) residents reviewed with Diabetes; and 2. S5LPN assessed an unresponsive resident with gurgled breathing for 1 (#48) of 3 (#32, #46, and #48) residents reviewed with Diabetes. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 5:15 a.m., when S4LPN failed to implement the standing orders for Hypoglycemic Protocol when Resident #48's blood glucose level was 49 mg/dL. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF726May 31, 2024
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure licensed nurses had the necessary competencies and skill sets to care for a resident's needs. The facility failed to ensure: 1. S4LPN and S5LPN implemented the hypoglycemic protocol for 1 (#48) of 3 (#32, #46, and #48) residents reviewed with Diabetes; and 2. S5LPN assessed an unresponsive resident with gurgled breathing for 1 (#48) of 3 (#32, #46, and #48) residents reviewed with Diabetes. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 5:15 a.m., when S4LPN failed to implement the standing orders for Hypoglycemic Protocol when Resident #48's blood glucose level was 49 mg/dL. S4LPN administered approximately 2 ounces of sugar water via oral swab to the resident. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 25, 2025
Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to store serving dishes and prepare food under sanitary conditions by failing to ensure ceiling vents in two kitchen locations remained free of thick fluffy gray substance. The deficiency had the potential to affect 58 residents who were served meals from the kitchen. Findings: Review of Policy, dated 05/2012, DS Cleaning and Maintenance of Kitchen revealed: Policy Guidelines and Procedures: Ceilings, Vents, and Lights, Ceiling tiles, vents, and lights must be cleaned monthly and maintained in good condition. Ceiling tiles and vents must be dust free . When ceiling tiles, vents, and lights require cleaning, a work order will be placed with Environmental Services. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732May 31, 2024
Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to post the required nurse staffing information on a daily basis for 4 of 4 (Nurse's Station a, b, c, and d) Nurse's Stations reviewed for nurse staffing information. Findings: An observation of the staffing data posted at Nursing Station a revealed it did not include the resident census, the total number and the actual hours worked for resident care per shift for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants on the following dates and times: 05/28/2024 at 8:45 a.m., 05/28/2024 at 1:40 p.m., and 05/29/2024 at 8:25 a.m. […]
Read 25 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 25 of 47 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 17, 2026Standard4 findings
- Jan 8, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Jun 25, 2025Standard7 findings
- Oct 4, 2024Complaint1 finding
- May 31, 2024Standard12 findings · 3 harm
- Apr 13, 2023Standard1 finding
- Mar 17, 2022Standard1 finding
- Feb 20, 2020Standard2 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Jan 12, 2018Standard1 finding
- Feb 23, 2017Standard2 findings
- Apr 6, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Feb 5, 2015Standard2 findings
- Jan 10, 2014—1 finding
- Jan 17, 2013—5 findings · 5 harm
- Apr 12, 2012—2 findings
- Jan 13, 2011—4 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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