Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

St James Place Nursing Care Center

333 LEE DRIVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

2 / 5CMS 90 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. St James Place Nursing Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.0 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 4.9 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.26 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 27 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

Stable nursing staff

This

27.9%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

Pressure ulcer rate

Above national median. Often signals understaffing — ask about repositioning schedules and wound care.

Urinary tract infection rate

Above national median. Often paired with catheter use — ask about hydration support and hygiene practices.

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.26

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.64

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

27%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

4.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.9%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$72,485 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195410

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds90

Avg residents56

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.26 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
Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 13.3% — well above the national median of about 7%. Pressure ulcers form when staff don't reposition residents every two hours. This is a staffing-and-attention signal as much as a clinical one. Worth asking what the repositioning schedule looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 5.1% — above the national median of about 2%. UTIs in elders cause confusion that gets misread as dementia progression. Often correlates with catheter overuse and understaffing. Worth asking how the facility tracks and prevents recurrent UTIs.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 36.5% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 28% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
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 St James Place Nursing Care Center?

St James Place Nursing Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has St James Place Nursing Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $72,485 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 6 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for St James Place Nursing Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does St James Place Nursing Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

14.0 percent of long-stay residents at St James Place Nursing Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, in line with the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 4.9 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

St James Place Nursing Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center?

St James Place Nursing Care Center is located at 333 LEE DRIVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 490-3252. 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center a special focus facility?

St James Place Nursing Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $72,485 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on St James Place Nursing Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If St James Place Nursing 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center compare to other Baton Rouge skilled nursing facilities?

St James Place Nursing Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13. 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 St James Place Nursing 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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