Skilled nursing · Winnsboro, LA

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro

804 POLK STREET, Winnsboro, LA 71295

3 / 5CMS 150 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro 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 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 29.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 24.6 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.27 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 59 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

59%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

29.0%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.74

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

59%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

29.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

24.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$168,036 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195392

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds150

Avg residents84

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.27 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
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 29% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro been cited for resident harm?

It has $168,036 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro appears in the record section above.

Does Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro use antipsychotic medications?

29.0 percent of long-stay residents at Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 24.6 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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro 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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro is located at 804 POLK STREET, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Phone: (318) 435-6116. 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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro a special focus facility?

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $168,036 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro 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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro compare to other Winnsboro skilled nursing facilities?

Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 26. Browse the full Winnsboro directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro?

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 Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Winnsboro and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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