Skilled nursing · Shreveport, LA

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center

2550 KINGS HIGHWAY, Shreveport, LA 71103

4 / 5CMS 24 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 16%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Solid. Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at None percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is None hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover None percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH

In their own words

No operator description yet.

Claim this listing →

Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

—

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

—

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

—

National

14%

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

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

—

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

—

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

—

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

—

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

—

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

—

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

—

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

—

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195622

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds24

Avg residentsN/A

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center been cited for resident harm?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

Data unavailable for percent of long-stay residents at Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at Data unavailable for 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center is located at 2550 KINGS HIGHWAY, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 212-4000. Website: contact facility. 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center a special focus facility?

Willis-Knighton Extended 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Willis-Knighton Extended 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center compare to other Shreveport skilled nursing facilities?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84. The full Shreveport directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Shreveport directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Not sure if this is the one?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

A real human compares this facility to two others. Phone calls, pricing, availability, the questions you would not think to ask.

$199 · 3-business-day money-back promise

Get your answer →