Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge

14333 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816

3 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 26.4 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 7.3 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.25 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 46 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

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

26.4%

National

14%

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

Falls with major injury

This

5.3%

National

1.6%

Above national median. Ask about fall-prevention protocols and individual risk assessment.

Resident weight loss

Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.

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★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.25

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.0

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

46%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

20%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

26.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

7.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$10,748 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195472

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents98

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
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — 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
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 5.3% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 10.0% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 25.3% — 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

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge?

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

Has The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge been cited for resident harm?

It has $10,748 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 5 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge appears in the record section above.

Does The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge use antipsychotic medications?

26.4 percent of long-stay residents at The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 7.3 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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge's Palmelle Clarity Score?

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8 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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge?

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge is located at 14333 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Phone: (225) 272-1401. 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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge a special focus facility?

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $10,748 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge 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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge compare to other Baton Rouge skilled nursing facilities?

The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 8. 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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge?

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 The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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