Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Health Care Center

5550 THOMAS ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

2 / 5CMS 145 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Baton Rouge Health Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.7 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 17.4 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.25 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 37 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Baton Rouge.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.25

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.15

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

40%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

17.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$203,721 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195361

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds145

Avg residents93

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.25 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Baton Rouge Health Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $203,721 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Baton Rouge Health Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Baton Rouge Health Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

12.7 percent of long-stay residents at Baton Rouge Health Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 17.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Baton Rouge Health Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Louisiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center is located at 5550 THOMAS ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70811. Phone: (225) 774-2141. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Baton Rouge Health Care Center a special focus facility?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $203,721 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Baton Rouge Health Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Baton Rouge Health Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Baton Rouge Health Care Center compare to other Baton Rouge skilled nursing facilities?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26. Browse the full Baton Rouge directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Baton Rouge Health Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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