Skilled nursing · Ruston, LA

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 71270

1 / 5CMS 157 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 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 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 34.9 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 16.0 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.19 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 52 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 Ruston.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

34.9%

National

14%

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

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★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.19

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.7

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

52%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

70%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

34.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

16.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

3.4%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$36,891 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195510

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds157

Avg residents127

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.19 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 35% — 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
Mobility-decline rate is 25.2% — 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 1 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC been cited for resident harm?

It has $36,891 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC appears in the record section above.

Does Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC use antipsychotic medications?

34.9 percent of long-stay residents at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 16.0 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is located at 3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 255-5001. 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC a special focus facility?

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $36,891 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC compare to other Ruston skilled nursing facilities?

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. Browse the full Ruston directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?

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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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