Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab

4005 NORTH BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

4 / 5CMS 184 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 30 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 26.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.8 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.14 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 54 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.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.4%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

26.0%

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★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.14

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.16

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

54%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

26.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$51,432 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195505

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds184

Avg residents104

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 2 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.14 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 1.4% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab?

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

Has Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab been cited for resident harm?

It has $51,432 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab appears in the record section above.

Does Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab use antipsychotic medications?

26.0 percent of long-stay residents at Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.8 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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 30 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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab?

Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab is located at 4005 NORTH BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone: (225) 923-7280. 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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab a special focus facility?

Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $51,432 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab 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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab compare to other Baton Rouge skilled nursing facilities?

Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 30. 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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab?

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 Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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