Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

Flannery Oaks Guest House

1642 N. FLANNERY ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

1 / 5CMS 130 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Flannery Oaks Guest House carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 29.1 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 9.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.15 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 58 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

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

29.1%

National

14%

Above national median. 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★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.15

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.12

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

58%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

29.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

9.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195477

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds130

Avg residents106

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.15 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 Flannery Oaks Guest House?

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

Has Flannery Oaks Guest House been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Flannery Oaks Guest House appears in the record section above.

Does Flannery Oaks Guest House use antipsychotic medications?

29.1 percent of long-stay residents at Flannery Oaks Guest House are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 9.4 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 Flannery Oaks Guest House's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Flannery Oaks Guest House has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, putting it near 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 Flannery Oaks Guest House?

Flannery Oaks Guest House is located at 1642 N. FLANNERY ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Phone: (225) 275-6393. 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 Flannery Oaks Guest House a special focus facility?

Flannery Oaks Guest House is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Flannery Oaks Guest House's record?

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

Flannery Oaks Guest House holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50. 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 Flannery Oaks Guest House?

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 Flannery Oaks Guest House and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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