Skilled nursing · Baton Rouge, LA

Old Jefferson Community Care Center

8340 BARINGER FOREMAN ROAD., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

4 / 5CMS 136 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 24%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Old Jefferson Community Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.1 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 31.7 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.25 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 48 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.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

High sedative / sleep-medication prescribing

This

31.7%

National

15%

Above national median. Worth asking — sedative use sometimes rises when antipsychotic prescribing comes under pressure.

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.25

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.09

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

48%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

31.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195571

OwnershipGovernment - Federal

ChainIndependent

Beds136

Avg residents126

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 antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 32%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center?

Old Jefferson Community Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Old Jefferson Community Care Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Old Jefferson Community Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Old Jefferson Community Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

14.1 percent of long-stay residents at Old Jefferson Community Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 31.7 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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Old Jefferson Community Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76 out of 100, putting it above 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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center?

Old Jefferson Community Care Center is located at 8340 BARINGER FOREMAN ROAD., Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Phone: (225) 753-3203. 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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center a special focus facility?

Old Jefferson Community Care Center 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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center's record?

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

Old Jefferson Community Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 76. 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 Old Jefferson Community 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 Old Jefferson Community Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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