Nursing home inspections in Louisiana
Louisiana surveyors cite accuracy of assessments (F641) at 2.18× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards…”, at 0.61×.
F641 · 85 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Louisiana cites above its expected share
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
85 citations across 79 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
149 citations across 129 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
72 citations across 60 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
71 citations across 69 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
63 citations across 55 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
56 citations across 48 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
58 citations across 54 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
101 citations across 98 facilities · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
130 citations across 122 facilities · Infection Control Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
54 citations across 48 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
5.0% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1181.7% | K701.0% | L490.7% |
| Actual harm | G1071.5% | H70.1% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3,96056.7% | E2,38134.1% | F1842.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B610.9% | C420.6% |
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